It’s that time of the year where everyone talks about mental health.
The thing is. Your mental health isn’t some weird optional maintenance.
You need to truly look after it.
You wouldn’t ignore a broken bone or a persistent cough, but somehow we’ve normalised walking around with fractured minds and emotional exhaustion.
Take the therapy. Use the medication if you need it. Sleep more than four hours. Eat something that didn’t come from a vending machine. Move your body occasionally. Talk to someone who isn’t your reflection in the bathroom mirror after waking up 13 times before 4:16am…
…and while you’re sorting your own head out, check on your people.
That friend who’s been unusually quiet? Text them.
That colleague making self deprecating jokes that hit a little too close to home?
Actually listen…
Depression lies. Anxiety lies. Mental illness tells people they’re burdens when they’re struggling. Sometimes the simple act of reaching out reminds someone they matter.
“Hey, thinking about you” takes five seconds to send and might save someone’s entire week.
Your brain matters. Their brain matters. Take care of both.
Stephen Walker.
P.S. If you ever want to reach out when things are getting heavy. Send me a text or a whatsapp on +447710505825, I got you.