What does mental health mean to you? Is it a topic that you even think about? Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. This also affects the way we make decisions and handle stress. We’ve cleared up why mental health is important; now let’s discuss what triggers the mental health of a person to be out of tact. The word trauma comes to mind for me. What is trauma? Trauma is a distressed or disturbing experience; imagine going through several or even one disturbing experience that alters the way you think, feel, act, and make decisions. If you’ve dealt with this and never healed from those situations it can affect you tremendously.
I said all of this to say, it should always be your intention not to be a person that someone will have to heal from. There’s no such thing as a perfect person [parent, spouse, friend, etc.], but there is a way to make sure not to sign up for a role you’re not ready for. There are many people who bring their experiences into relationships and it changes the other person for the worse. Gratefully there are some people who help some go through their healing process, but that can also begin to feel like a one-sided relationship.
Imagine being a child to parents who are not mentally prepared to be a parent. This robs the child the opportunity of having:
– time and energy amongst two who can give nurture and care
-better emotional health when the child is supported and loved
-two who can help with financial responsibilities, homework, and providing
If the circumstances are a complete opposite of what I just mentioned it would eventually lead to the child having traumatic experiences, which again alters the way they handle stress, make decisions, and simply gravitate throughout life. If a child sees that their parents can’t sustain a healthy relationship; that child may begin to believe it doesn’t exist.
Let’s all agree to do the necessary work to heal things that have hurt us; even if the experience wasn’t your fault. Your healing is in your hands; your future/next generation is depending on it. You deserve a bright and positive future. ALWAYS REMEMBER DEMI IS ROOTING FOR YOU! Until next time!!
