You ARE Worthy!
Mental Health: You ARE VALIANT!
You are not alone. You will survive. You will be happy.
You are loved. You are worth it. You are Valiant!
You are loved. You are worth it. You are Valiant!
A Bad Moment, Not a Bad Life
By Simran Mann, May 29, 2021
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I think we all face a battle with our mental health at some point in our lives. Personally speaking, I grew up always feeling anxious. I have come a long way with my mental health because it took me many years to understand my feelings and recognize the difference between being stressed and feeling anxious. I was diagnosed with anxiety in 2017 when I was about sixteen but I did not fully comprehend what that meant until quite recently. To be completely honest, I have not completely overcome it because it is something that is a constant battle in my everyday life. Little things such as being a few minutes late or writing an exam can raise my nerves or make me feel like my stomach just dropped. By the time I turned nineteen, my mental health was at its worst. The symptoms got worse and due to the lack of time and attention I was giving my mental health, I felt as if I had hit rock bottom. I think we all know what they say about hitting rock bottom, “there is only one way to go and that’s up”. After feeling at my lowest, I took charge of my situation.
Here are some practical tips that helped me overcome my toughest time. I started by researching more about mental health which helped me understand why certain scenarios raise my anxiety. A simple tip that helped me overcome hard moments was learning about the power of taking deep breaths. Sounds like such a simple task, right? As crazy as it may sound, it makes a huge difference. Try taking a few minutes to calm yourself down by taking a few deep breaths. I also started investing more of my time journaling, meditating and going on long walks. If I could give anyone experiencing a hard time with their mental health a piece of advice, it would be to not be so hard on themselves. Focus on everything in your control and trust that what the universe has in store is better than anything you can imagine. Some preventable measures you could take are prioritizing self-care, staying active and talking to individuals who you trust about your feelings. |
Currently, my mental health is much better than before, however, I still have my fair share of tough days as most of us do. I think it's important to remind ourselves that we aren't alone and that a bad moment does not mean a bad life. In case nobody has told you today, you are bold, beautiful, Valiant and absolutely capable of winning your battle against mental health.
Feel free to DM me on Instagram @simran_2102 if you would like to chat🤍
Feel free to DM me on Instagram @simran_2102 if you would like to chat🤍
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