Don't give up yet:

Mental health is one of the most important aspects of living a healthy and happy life. Although being one of the most important aspects of life, it is connected with several stigmas. But what actually is mental health? Mental health is the physical, mental and social well- being of an individual. It might not seem obvious, but mental health affects the way we think, feel, and act. The way I see mental health is very similar to the idea of “Auto-immune diseases.” In auto- immune diseases, our own immune system mistakenly fights against our own body. In the similar way, with mental health problems, our brain is constantly fighting against our own thoughts.

I feel lucky enough to be part of some of my closest friends journey to mental health. I cannot even imagine the constant pain and uncertain feelings they face every day, but seeing them fighting and opening up about their feelings gives me a constant reminder of celebrating life. The small things they notice in everyday life: as small as someone smiling at them inspires me everyday. Here is a poem dedicated to celebrate all the unknown feelings and fights they go through each day:

Hello my friend,

I see you are feeling extra little low today

I see you are doubting your existence today

I see you are fighting with your mind today.

I hope you understand,

I promise to stand with you at all times possible

I promise to listen to your pain when you are crying in the lowest decibel

I promise to hear you when your pain becomes unbearable

I hope you know,

I am aware that your feelings are in constant state of wobbles

I am aware that you see yourself as the root of every troubles

I am aware that you think expressing your feelings might affect my happiness bubbles

I hope you realize,

I get inspiration from seeing you fight

I get inspiration from seeing you searching for the light

I get inspiration from seeing you smile even when you are at your lowest height

I hope you remember,

Even when you are vulnerable, you are still the bestest

Even when you are vulnerable, you light up my world the brightest

Even when you are vulnerable, I would choose your company over the rest !!!!