Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m under an immense amount of pressure and it’s really starting to take a toll on my mental health. The stress has become unbearable at times, and it feels like there’s nothing I can do to make it any easier. So many things have been happening in life that have really weighed me down. I keep trying to tell myself that everything will be ok but some days it just doesn’t help no matter how hard I try.
I’ve started reaching out for help—speaking with therapists, friends, and family in order to unload the weight I’ve been feeling for months now. It’s helping me to express my emotions which is helping to reduce the anxiety but every step forward feels like two steps back at times. Talking through these feelings has made me realize that so much of what I’m facing are experiences that really anyone can go through. That understanding has allowed me to build resilience when it comes to managing difficult feelings more positively in the future.
There are still days where the stress can feel overwhelming, but having resources and support systems in place makes all the difference in making sure bad days don’t turn into bad weeks or months. If you’re going through something similar right now, don’t be afraid or ashamed to reach out and talk about your experiences; trust me - it works wonders!