What is “wrong” with me? Often times we associate a mental illness with having something “wrong” with us. When and if we look at it as a negative or a problem, that is what it will become. Rather, if we look at it as something that does not define who we are, we can work to become more accepting.
What will others think? This is something that tends to be at the forefront of our minds on a daily basis. With social media and other platforms constantly putting out ideas and information, it can be easy to fall into the trap of believing everything we read and basing our thoughts and actions on the opinions of others. However, if we focus on what we believe about ourselves and truly consider the things we read, we can make our own opinions and begin to remove our self worth from the opinion of others.
How will this affect me/my life? How will my life change? How will I cope? What will I say? These are questions you may ask yourself if you’re dealing with a mental illness of your own. While they are valid questions to consider, the more important thing is to accept that you can control how if affects you and your life, within reason.
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