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Let’s talk depression.

I’m born into this generation where no one shows sadness. I know this very well because I’m a part of it. It’s just a social norm. But today, let’s be real.

I had a bad phase in life few months ago. I wouldn’t call it “depression” but, just another low point in life. I cried myself to sleep every night, then go to work next day as if nothing happened. I work myself out so hard so that I can collapse to sleep every night without needing to go through the arduous process of drowning in self-pity then go to bed in tears.

Being a hard-headed person, no one knew what I was going through except some of my closest friends. Even now, to post this on social media knowing that people will read and know that I was “weak”, requires a lot of courage. But I consider myself blessed. There were storms and chaos inside of me and I still can hold myself together as it passes by.

Looking back, I wished that I was able to talk about my emotions without afraid of being scrutinized. I am so afraid to burden another human being with my silly emotions I chose to swallow them all.

But we are humans. We are made up of a galaxy of emotions.

It is okay to be sad. It is okay to be depressed. As long as you are willing to open yourself up and seek help.

Humans are lovelier than you imagine. Your friends and family are more than willing to help you through your down times. If you have no one, there are therapists, there are mental health volunteers, and hotlines literally just a call away, all ready to help.

Remember, human nature is kind and gentle. So if you think you’re depressed, open up. Open up to someone, anyone, and I promise you it will all get better.

Let us X out the stigma on depression, together.

#XoutMentalHealth #EliminateTheStigma #MMIMentalHealth

I want to “x” out doubting my self worth.What about you?
Social media has always been my main platform to showcase my work and prowess, and I take in pride in the work I do. I really do, each look is something I think about for days and about its composition, the execution and color combo.
Recently I had to snap out of a moment where I found myself being sucked into this void of “Why? How am I losing followers? From 3k+ plus to only 100 likes? Is my work not good enough? Do people hate it?”, and it made me sink myself in a shocking realisation. I sat there and realised that I lost myself in the world of online narcissism and I felt the need to constantly have reassurance that my followers was receiving the work that I wanted to deliver to them. I even started asking people on instastories whether they are seeing my content. I tried changing the way i do my captions, changing my post times, EVERYTHING! I even paid to check to see whether I got shadow ban, which I found out I did. But by then, I went down this hole of hatred towards my work.
That was when I knew that I needed to re-evaluate where I put my self worth. I knew that my train of thoughts was headed into this never ending toxic cycle of basing my self value in a platform that’s supposed to boost me in my career and push me forward in my life. I decided last week to turn off my business profile. And just reflect.
I know that now, it happens to the best of us. And it’s important to be self aware of where your thoughts and feelings are headed to, to catch yourself when you know you’re harming yourself unnecessarily over something that doesn’t define who you are. I am lucky to be able to snap out.
Social media is an incredible tool for us as creators, as people. But it’s important to know when to balance when it’s good and when it’s effecting you badly.@mmi_social told me that they wanted to shed light on anxiety and insignificance. Join #mmimentalhealth 2.0:Cuts+Bruises Event on the 23rd February 2019 at Taylor’s University Lakeside campus to find out how you can help individuals fight mental health issues. More details on bit.ly/MMImentalhealth
#XoutMentalHealth #eliminatethestigma
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I want to 'X' out ANXIETY and DEPRESSION. What about you?

I found myself in a dark place but I am thankful to have supportive friends and family to pull me through!

@mmi_social wants to shed light on the increasing rate of self harm and suicide. Join MMI Mental Health 2.0 Cuts and Bruises Event on the 23rd February 2019 at Taylor's Lakeside Campus to find out how you can help individuals fight mental health issues. More deets on bit.ly/MMImentalhealth

#MMImentalhealth #XoutMentalHealth #EliminateTheStigma