It’s coming to a close on #WorldMentalHealthDay and I’ve been struggling to find something apt to write in a time when generational, situational, and personal trauma is aggravating pre-existing mental health conditions. If I can import anything on my followers, it’s this:
As someone who is relatively open about my struggles, I still keep 85% to myself because I am owed my own privacy as is everyone you follow. What you see online are curated portions of people. We should be grateful we can all talk and connect online, but be aware everyone is—
human. I’ve scaled back my internet presence tenfold in the last few months because I’m terrified of having every word and move dissected. That’s unhealthy. But rest assured even if someone isn’t broadcasting their lives, that doesn’t mean they doing well or experiencing pain—
just... be gentler with each other. And know it’s okay to step back. Know if you aren’t posting every good deed or bad day, you are valid. You have done well. You are here to live another day and I am proud of you. 💖
With Bipolar depression, anxiety, and PTSD, I gotta take care of myself. Please take care of yourselves too. Take care of each other. Be kind. Be patient. Take no shit yet leave no scars. Stand up for yourself but do not tear down for the sake of sport. Live life well, everyone

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