Know that not every person that struggles with mental health has had a crazy, neglectful, or abusive childhood, or lived a life of poverty and struggle. As far back as I can remember, I have had big feelings, often overwhelming feelings that drowned out everything else around me. I would like to encourage you, dear reader, if you struggle with your mental health, to understand that life can indeed get better. Also, know that not every person that struggles with mental health has had a crazy, neglectful, or abusive childhood, or lived a life of poverty and struggle. Mental illness does not discriminate, and statistically, early teenage is when most mental illnesses start to show up.

Source: Standard Digital December 14, 2020 06:00 UTC