Drawing by me, Pilar
Did you know that this week is Mental Illness Awareness Week? Today is actually World Mental Health Day. This is something that hits home because many of you know that I struggle with anxiety and depression. I'm currently dealing with my own personal struggles and it's hard. I've been trying to cope with my mental health issues this for months. All I can do is take one day at a time.
Mental illness isn't a personal failure. It took me the longest time to realized that years ago. I used to be so ashamed that I would feel down and I didn't even know why. I used to think I wasn't normal because I would wake up crying and having intense worry and fear. Yes, I have mental health issues, but that doesn't mean I'm broken.
Last year I found myself suffering in silence and I didn't have to. Even now I remind myself when I feel like I'm suffering, I don't have to cope with this alone. There is help available.
Drawing by me, Pilar
Last year I found myself suffering in silence and I didn't have to. Even now I remind myself when I feel like I'm suffering, I don't have to cope with this alone. There is help available.
The world can be a very cruel and ugly place. I'm an advocate for showing compassion and kindness. Pick up the phone and call the people you care about. Visit them to see how they are doing. Do something to show that you care. A small gesture of kindess goes a long way. Support is something you truly appreciate when you have mental health issues.
I mentioned this before on my blog and I'll mention it again. Be kind to people. You never know what someone is going through behind closed doors.
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I mentioned this before on my blog and I'll mention it again. Be kind to people. You never know what someone is going through behind closed doors.
Drawing by me, Pilar
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A mental health disorder is not a failure and I hope there will come a day when there isn't a stigma about it. Mental health isn't talked about as much as physical health and it is just as important. I'm glad to hear you have moved past feeling ashamed and are getting the help you need Pilar. We should be kind because there are many illnesses that are invisible.
ReplyDeleteI think I felt like I was personally failing because I hadn't come to terms that I was having anxiety and depression issues. I was hurting and in dark place. At the time I couldn't see anything except failure which wasn't true at all. Mental health isn't failure, and you're right the stigma needs to end. Emotional health is just as important as physical health. I don't feel ashamed anymore and I know getting treatment was important for my overall health. The world needs more kindness d understanding especially for illnesses that are invisible.
DeleteThank you for sharing your experiences with mental health.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome
DeleteOh dear! A big hug for you. you are a fighter.
ReplyDeleteThank you Krishna
DeleteProud of you, Pilar.
ReplyDeleteyou're s strong girl!
Thank you Evi
DeletePilar your blog friends are rooting for you. I know you have anxiety and depression, but you are so brave and strong. Over the years you have shared your experiences with depression and anxiety. You're helping people by letting them know they're not alone. Stay strong!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie
DeleteAlways hugs for you girl. I can only imagine the unseen pain inside. I have always believed what you said about always be kind because you never know what someone is going through. That is so true.
ReplyDeleteYou should start another blog that journals your everyday struggles. There are so many people out their struggling and would love to hear your story and how you cope with it. Both the good days and the bad days.
Those drawings by you are awesome.
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Thank you Lisa. It's not easy coping with anxiety and depression. I was actually thinking about staring another blog to discuss mental health issues. I may do that in the future. Right now I want to continue to focus on being in a healthier emotional state. I appreciate the good days, and I work through the bad days. I'm glad you like my drawings.
DeleteThanks for sharing your experiences.
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You're welcome Adriana
DeleteYou are so strong Pilar, thanks for sharing your experience!
ReplyDeleteKisses, Paola.
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Thank you Paola, and you're welcome.
DeleteI agree with Rowena that "A mental health disorder is not a failure and I hope there will come a day when there isn't a stigma about it."
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story
You're welcome Tanza. I also agree with Rowena. That's why I wanted to make sure to state that a mental health disorders is not failure. I used to feel like it was years ago. I only felt like I was personally failing because I wasn't coping with my anxiety and depression.
DeleteA powerful post.
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DeleteThank you for this post as well, Pilar. It's so thoughtful of you acknowledging mental illness on your blog. And this sometimes harsh world doesn't make it easy on people that are already suffering, does it? My favorite sentence you wrote was, "Be kind to people." That means everything.
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You're welcome Sheri. When I first started my blog 6 years ago, I know I wanted to bring awareness to mental health issues. No, sometimes the world doesn't make it any easier on people that are already struggling or suffering. I believe that people can be more kind and compassionate towards one another.
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