Yesterday, it was mental health awareness day. As you know, or not, I suffer since years from depression, anxieties. So I find it important to talk about it. Even if it is difficult sometimes, and that people aren’t always open to it, that people don’t understand my difficulties. They think that I exaggerate, that it can’t be true, that I am lying. You don’t see it on my face that I am suffering. Just like for my physical chronic pains (fybromyalgia) you can’t see how much I am suffering. I always have a smile on my face when I see others.
Things I have heard a lot of time are the following :
– there are people who are having it much worse that you
– you just have to do some more effort and it will all be better
– I don’t understand why you are feeling so sad, you have no reasons to be depressed, cause you have everything in life to be happy.
– think at the people in the third world countries who have nothing, and yet they are smiling and happy with the little they have
– you should just get out more often, see people, get a job, and then you will see, all your problems will disappear.
– I am also tired, I also have bad days, days where everything goes wrong, but I don’t complain.
– you just have to get up and go to sleep at regular hours
– you should exercise more
– you need to have an occupation so that you don’t think so much
-……. and much more
Don’t you think I know all this. It doesn’t help to tell me this. It makes me more sad, I feel more guilty then I already feel cause I can’t help others as much as I would, because this depression and anxieties exhausts me so much.
Most of the times, I don’t tell how I really feel when people ask me how I am. Cause I have the impression that they are tired to hear me telling that I still feel tired, in pain, worried,… And for my loved ones who have their own problems, I don’t want that they worry more.
I know it’s not the solution to keep silent, but when there is still so much stigma about mental health, it scares to talk about it.
I don’t have problems to write about it, cause I find it easier to express myself in writing.
I hope I don’t break the law ( I searched on google and found nothing that I can’t do it) by sharing some tweets I’ve read about mental health on one of my preferred social media “twitter” :
– just a friendly reminder that it’s okay to ask for help or simply talk to someone when you’re at it, it’ll help big time #MentalHealthDay
– It’s #MentalHealthDay. Let’s remind ourselves that it’s okay okay to open up. It’s okay to cry. Let’s talk about mental health.
– Mental health is every day, not just #MentalHealthDay. People need ongoing support, please provide it to all your loved ones x
– Those with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD. You’re not alone. Don’t give up please. #MentalHealthDay
– You wake up every morning to fight the same demons that left you so tired the night before, and that, my love, is bravery. #MentalHealthDay
– Today we raise awareness for those affected by metal illness-an issue close to my heart which needs to be spoke of more. #mentalhealthday
– You are NOT your illness.
The only shameful thing about mental illness is the stigma attached to it.
– Humans weren’t created to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders. It’s okay to hurt, but make sure you get help. #MentalHealthDay
–#MentalHealthDay thinking of everyone who has dealt or dealing with mental health and remember you are never alon
– you are loved and you are good enough #MentalHealthDay
– it’s a disorder not a decision #MentalHealthDay
– #mentalhealthday ??? EVERY DAY is fucking mental health day, we do not need to make a day where it is suddenly, ‘more important’ …fuck you
– Happy #MentalHealthDay, mental health can be a lifelong struggle and should be taken seriously, talk to each other & look after your friends
– Don’t judge my path if you haven’t walked my journey. N.N. #mentalhealthday #WorldMentalHealthDay #mentalhealth
– Depression isn’t a joke.
OCD isn’t a hobby.
Schizophrenia isn’t daydreaming.
Vitamins aren’t the cure.
Stop the stigma.
– For #MentalHealthDay I want to remind you all that basic tasks can become very difficult to do for sufferers of mental illness. (Thread)
– Rule of thumb as friends of people with mental health issues: be what they need and not what you think they need. #MentalHealthDay
– Five minutes left in #MentalHealthDay, squeezing this in: seeking therapy isn’t a sign of weakness — quite the opposite.
– #MentalHealthDay it’s okay to fall apart every once in a while, it’s okay to not be okay, it’s okay to struggle some days, you are important
– The war inside your head does not define you. Mental illness is a flaw in chemistry, not character. #MentalHealthDay
– #MentalHealthDay be considerate to the people around you. You never know what someone is experiencing or going through
– Friendly reminder: people who need support don’t always look like they need it; sometimes they look like the strongest. #MentalHealthDay
– “Be gentle with yourself. You’re doing the best you can.” #MentalHealthDay
– #MentalHealthDay Let’s raise awareness. This is so important to me and should be important to you too. You are not alone-
– In honour of #MentalHealthDay please remember to check in with yourself if you’re having a difficult day. You’re not alone
– Don’t downplay your problems, your emotions are always valid. #MentalHealthDay
– One of the worst things about depression is that you’re in pain but nobody can see your injury #MentalHealthDay #mentalhealthday2017
– Needing help is NOT weakness. #EndTheStigmaIn5Words #MentalHealthDay
– The war inside your head doesn’t define you. Depression and anxiety is a flaw in chemistry, not character. You’re enough. #MentalHealthDay
– Mental Health is nothing to be ashamed of and should be spoken about more. Being a sufferer, it’s okay not to be okay#MentalHealthDay
– On the occasion of #MentalHealthDay, a simple msg for all those who need nothing but a reminder that U CAN DO IT
– #WorldMentalHealthDay is on Tuesday 10th October but don’t forget the other 364 days of the year! #mentalhealthday #mentalhealth
– There should not be shame nor shaming for seeking help. If you can make your life lighter, do it! #MentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAwareness
– #mentalhealthday during the fiercest of battles remember that selfcare and utilising the support of others will be your greatest weapon
– I’ve been through ups and downs and I’ve always had people stand by me… now and again you just need some1 to hold you… #MentalHealthDay.
– Just bcos #MentalHealthDay is over doesn’t mean the struggle is for those who suffer. Yday was for awareness. Today is to make a difference
– My chest feels heavy and it spreads to my body. Switching off the depression is not easy. #MentalHealthDay
– Just going through the hashtag has brought tears to my soul. I need the support and community so much. We need each other. #MentalHealthDay
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