May is Mental Health Month in the U.S., and although I’m in Canada, I still appreciate the campaign and want to blog about it. Today’s spotlight is on special mental health bloggers. I no longer shy away from the subject of mental health like I did when I first was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. That was almost 8 years ago now.
A personal note
Since then I have researched about the conditions to both empower myself and help show others how they can do the same. Also, I’ve found a community of other writers and people in real life who also have their struggles.
I hope we can help one another to get through those tougher days. Here are a few bloggers to spotlight in commemoration of Mental Health Awareness Month. I encourage you to follow them too.
Beckie’s Mental Mess
She had me at the title of her blog. Talk about honesty. And that’s what you’ll get with Beckie. She talks about her struggles, including her participation in an anxiety group, and encourages others to speak up about their issues.
Beckie is starting great conversations on her platform. Her reblogs of other mental health bloggers and issues are always well-chosen too.
My Bipolar Mind
Samantha of My Bipolar Mind is the real deal. She is proudly 7 months sober and shares with us readers her daily ups and downs as she strives to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Depression, nightmares, flashbacks and more are the subjects of her posts. She has a personable way of writing, and I admire her candidness. It takes such courage to write as she does on her blog.
A Note to Mental health bloggers
To all those who write about the invisible illness, I say thank you for sharing your experiences. Whether you have a handful of followers or thousands of them, thanks for all that you do. You may be helping readers without even realizing it!
Remember, not everyone who is touched by your blog content leaves a comment. Please keep going with writing about your experiences.
In May and beyond
As we carry through Mental Health Awareness Month this May, and beyond, no matter where we are in the world I hope that we continue to increase awareness of the cause. Let us comfort those who need it too. Use the words of mental health bloggers to spread knowledge of this illness that has so many deep effects.
Please seek out professional help if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide. Please. Things will get better. And you are not alone. As a suicide attempt survivor, I promise you that there are better things ahead.
Mental health bloggers: Thank you
To those who continue to write about the difficult topics that must be discussed to help stop the associated stigmas, I am in deep appreciation of your efforts.
♥ Christy
Thank you for bringing awareness to mental health issues!
Another great post Christy. The more awareness out there the better.
What a lovely post! Important message but also supporting others. Looking forward to checking them all out ❤️
I appreciate their writing, for sure! Great you will check them out :)
Marvelous post, Christy and terrific bloggers to feature. TGIF hugs
Thank you for this post, Christy. Every bit of advice helps. My sister struggles with depression.
Shout out to mental health bloggers!! Thanks for sharing :)
They deserve the mentions :)
Thank you for sharing these, Christy! What a timely post, and so very important.
Very timely! Good post btw! Thanks for sharing.
This is a lovely way to thank and share other blogs as mental health is such an important issue – anyone blogging about it, raising awareness, sharing their own experiences should be very proud! :)
Great share Christy! <3
Thank you for this post – reducing mental health stigma is something I am very passionate about and I will definitely check these authors out!
Absolutely in love with this piece. Mental health is so important to talk about and it’s great that you’re using your platform to do so!
Thanks for being here! Appreciate the feedback
Wonderful post, Christy. I’ve been to the edge and back myself and know how important encouragement is. Thank you for this lovely tribute ❤️
Thank you, so very much for the honorable mention. I am so humbled by this and so proud be a part of posts. Thank you, again Christy. :)
Love your writing!
Thanks and nice to have you here :)
Thank you so much, Christy! This means a lot to me! May I reblog this??
Of course! I would be honored by it ❤ You deserve this mention, Samantha.