[small THREAD] some people have messaged with frustrations in terms of growing their following when it comes to the work they are doing online and comparing to other people who perhaps have a bigger growth. When I first got into Twitter talking mainly about mental health,
I never thought it might get to 7500 people in less than 2 years. There were times when the growth was so huge, times when it stagnates and times when it even reduces a little bit. Sometimes, it can get a little sad because it takes a lot of work, research and creativity.
However, the most important thing to keep in mind is to use platforms like insta, Twitter and YouTube as ways to share your knowledge, to leave a positive footprint and help people. We can’t control many factors, and there are times when it all fits and others when it doesn’t.
That’s all good and it is part of the journey. We learn to adapt, try new things, be more creative. Some people will grow bigger and that’s okay. It is truly awesome to see others share our passion. It is not a competition. Social media in general is huge.
There are enough people for everyone to be happy sharing their knowledge and passion. Please continue the awesome work that you want to do, take breaks when it might get frustrating. We can all need it (probably need to follow my own advice on this one 😂) and best of luck 💚

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[THREAD] I thought I would take some time and debunk some of the myths or sayings that our parents or loved ones may use that could actually be harmful to our mental health instead of helping us. Stigma is something that is so deeply embedded in our culture.
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