May was Mental Health Awareness Month and as we step into June, I want to keep the conversation going.
I struggled with my mental health for years dealing with anxiety and an eating disorder that had their hands tightly fixed around my neck suffocating me from the inside out. But if you saw me, you would have never realized the internal battle I was fighting. As so many of us do, I put on a mask to the outside world to act like I was happy and that everything was "fine". But on the inside I felt stuck, lost and alone.
The more we can create consciousness, awareness and openness to the mental health crisis we are facing, and surround ourselves with supportive communities, the less power it holds, the less people will have to struggle in isolation and the less lives we will lose.
According to the CDC: Roughly 1 in every 5 Americans is currently living with a mental illness. Of those, the three most common diagnoses are:
anxiety disorders
depression
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
According to Forbes article on 2023 Mental Health In The Workplace: Rates of burnout, anxiety and depression are at record levels.
Suicide is the:
11th leading cause of death in the US in 2021
2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10 to 34
5th leading cause of death for people ages 35 to 54
The suicide rates in children are staggering. With social media pressures, beauty standards, bullying, discrimination and hate being spewed all over, it is so important to have real conversations with children and teenagers.
But, the first and most profound step adults can do to help children is to become consciously aware of your own inner dialogue and do the inner work you need to feel good mentally, physically and emotionally. In doing this, you can feel comfortable and confident being there for children, holding space and helping them process their emotions.
I can't stress enough that you MUST take care of yourself first in order to be able to take care of others.
THINGS THAT MAY LEAD TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES:
childhood trauma
trauma
abuse
death of a loved one
death of a pet
lack of community
becoming a new parent
bullying (race, weight, gender, disability)
illnesses
a break up
divorce
aging
puberty
I've come to realize that we all wear masks to the outside world, put on a happy face to act like everything is "fine" and distract ourselves with food, alcohol, drugs, social media, video games, social events, etc. But those that look like they have the perfect "happy" life are often the ones struggling the most.
So many of us struggle in silence, but when we can come together and be open in our struggles...that is where the POWER lies and the healing can begin. I want you to know that if you are currently struggling, it is safe to talk about your struggles and is such an act of courage and self-love to get the support you need.
Now that I have my tools, resources, holistic habits and routines set in place that continuously support me in connecting deeper with myself, I’ve been able to turn my greatest struggles and pain in life into my undeniable purpose that fuels me every single day. If you’re currently struggling with your relationship with yourself, your body and food, I have a program that was made just for you. It’s everything I wish I had at my most desperate times.
The Ultimate Health Transformation Program is a 3-month journey designed to support you in the most radical and fulfilling personal transformation of your life. We rewire and transform how you view your relationship with yourself, your body and food. You don’t have to struggle alone anymore. You are not alone and there is a way out.
Click here to view The Ultimate Health Transformation Program Outline to see if it would be a good fit for you and schedule your call with me today to learn more.
I have SO many realistic, tangible tools that I'll be sharing in future newsletters to support your mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being..stay tuned!
And in case no one tells you today: The world is a better place with you in it, you are enough, and I love you.
Sending you love,
Holly
*If you or someone you know is struggling and needs immediate support, call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline available 24 hours a day
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