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Today is World Mental Health Day

Of course, I won’t be able to find the right words to express what advocating for mental health means to me, because I have too much to say.

Funnily enough, I’ve been going through a mental health crisis the last few weeks that boiled to a head this past weekend. Despite my inner turmoil, I took the step of seeking help at a local mental health facility to start the long process of moving into therapy and psychiatric evaluation.

I may appear like I know what I’m doing most of the time, but it does not come without the darkness that surrounds my mind on a daily basis. I suffer with depression, anxiety, C-PTSD, BPD (borderline), OCD, and other very difficult symptoms that create a cauldron of dynamic emotions and reactions. A whopping 10% of all individuals with BPD alone will complete su***de in their lifetime. A January 2021 paper in Sweden states that half of all their su***des could be attributed to PTSD. I know the odds are against me and I am at the mercy of mind. It’s a battlefield most days, where I’m fighting off the voice telling me it’s not worth the suffering.

Although my safe group of friends who I can count on is small, I’m so grateful to have people in my corner that help in the fight to keep me alive. Something as small as being given love and care is not given to all children. Although my mother loved me very much, you can’t always protect your children of the world’s inherent atrocities.

Please do something kind for someone today (and every day). Find a reason to do something nice for someone, say something nice to a stranger, and be a kind human to others.

It is up to us to make this world a better place, a safer place for everyone. You never know what someone is dealing with and one wrong comment could send a hurting person over the edge.

Sending love to all of my friends and community that also struggle with mental illness. You are seen and I appreciate you being here, continuing to push every day and doing the best you can. It’s all we can do 🧠🩵

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