Hello Everyone,
Today is the annual Bell lets Talk day here in Canada. It’s for anyone who suffers from mental health. It’s to help end the stigma. As many of you know that I have depression and I have had it since I was seventeen. It’s not always easy to manage sometimes but I am very grateful for all of the tools that help me cope with it everyday.
These are some of the things that have helped me. I take medication everyday. I exercise even though it’s not my favourite thing to do but I know in the long run it helps me feel much better. I get outside for walks. I volunteer one day a week at my riding stable on the same day that I horseback ride each week. I have a counsellor that I am able to go see in person or do online appointments. I love listening to podcasts that are motivational. Being with my family and friends. Being able to have people to support you while you’re going through mental health struggles is always so important. Last but not least being with my two cats.
Those are some of the things that really help me whenever I am going through a rough time. Last year was definitely a very challenging year but I did manage to get through it. I will say that if you do know someone or you struggle with mental health make sure you reach out to them. It’s never a bad idea to send someone you love who struggles with mental health a text message just saying that you’re thinking of them or that if they ever need anything to reach out. Other ways that can be very helpful is just listening to them. Sometimes that’s all we need is someone to listen or even giving them a hug.
Sometimes it’s the smallest things that are the most helpful in these situations. So please make sure you take a moment today and check on your loved ones and just let them know that you are thinking of them. I know that there are people still out there that don’t want other people to know that they have mental health issues. One last thing that I will say is that you are not alone in this. You are worthy, You are loved, You are meant to be here,
~Crystal~
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