Intro into Mental Health Awareness Month

Written by: Katie Heaberlin, Office Manager

When the world becomes too much and life seems to be spinning all around you, thoughts swarming in your head and you feel overwhelmed and worn down, it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It can be hard to decipher one thought from another and soon you’re drowning in infinite things where you just can’t see an end in sight…. this is part of mental health. Many of us will often push these feelings back and keep taking on more, using the excuse “if I keep my mind occupied and keep busy, I will be ok”. But in reality, this affects your mental health even more. Knowing yourself and recognizing the signs before these feelings come to light are just one of the many ways you can improve your mental health. Mental health affects more than just your mind; it affects your body, your mood, and sometimes interferes with your daily activities and routines. Life is hard and it’s rough at times; but the most important thing you can do is to prioritize your needs and talk about it. Being open about how you are feeling and acknowledging those feelings doesn’t mean you’re crazy; it means you’re human. We all have a purpose; it’s ok to seek help when that purpose is clouded, and you need a little support in navigating through this maze called life. There is always someone who is willing to listen, even if it is yourself. Our mind and body are always finding ways to let us know something isn’t quite right. Listen to those signs, know when it’s time to pause, don’t allow yourself to reach the point of breaking. There is light at the end of every tunnel, sometimes it just takes one thought, one day, one step at a time to help us get there.