Struggling with Mental Health

There isn't a blue print on what will make everyone's mental heath better. What works for you works for you and no one should critique or have a say in that. What works for me might not work for the next person. Do what makes you feel good 👍

"Don't want to be me" I can definitely relate with. Im quite interested in what you would do to help yourself that others would be critical of. Im quite skeptical that such criticism is coming from a good place.

I totally know what you mean about having strong feelings and hating it. It really sucks when you feel like you can't get away from yourself. This might sound therapist-y but when I'm feeling that way, it really does help to remember that I'm more than just my feelings - that emotions are just one part of life in this world, and there are all these other things that it's so easy to forget about - beautiful places, and kind people, and... muffins. Grounding helps when I'm feeling out of control - using my senses one by one to really be where I am - what do I see, what do I hear, what textures do I feel, etc. It can kind of give you a small break. Also DOING something, anything - scrambling eggs, taking a shower, going to the mall, drawing a picture - anything that occupies your brain even a little bit. Institutions help me because there's a schedule - they give you a structure to follow. That's my two cents - I know how you feel, and how it feels to hate how you feel - also - everything changes eventually. No matter how bad life feels now, now will pass. 🤗

If you are implying ending/hurting yourself yes a grippy sock stay is a good idea. When your brain says death is the only good option it's lying okay? It's just shifting your pain elsewhere

You should never be criticized for trying. ❤️ what do you feel will make you feel better that you are being criticized for?