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As we come to the close of mental health awareness month I’d like to reflect on my own mental health. I had a bit of a manic episode and deleted my Instagram a little over a year ago and while it was nice to step away and reset I’m back on instagram and in a better place mentally but have some regrets for the social network I worked so hard to build only to destroy, and rebuild to a smaller degree. There are some perks having a smaller social network I can’t lie but I sometimes regret it and wish I had deactivated instead. Anyway I had downloaded my data before deleting and tried following everyone I had followed back and was really disappointed to see that many people (about half) were not interested in reconnecting.

Lots of this going on.

It may be silly to hold on to the past and expect it to be the same as it was before but people move on and I have a problem with letting go. But today I went through my pending requests and pulled them back, there’s no hard feelings to those that did not want to accept my request it was truly done for my mental health, truth is for some people I’d frequently check their account and see if their followers/following/ or posts had changed and I’d fell really down on myself if I saw that it had. These people clearly didn’t want me in there life anymore and it felt bad. But for my mental health it was better to pull my request back and move on. I have to say that after doing this I’ve minimized the overthinking, and anxiety from feeling rejected and ignored. I do feel much better now that I can focus on myself and have more self respect. Protect you mental health and talk to a professional if needed there are many resources available to you. I went thru the trouble to list a few free ones here.

1. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

  • Website: NAMI
  • Services: Provides information, support groups, and education programs. They also offer a Helpline (1-800-950-NAMI) for free support and resources.

2. Mental Health America (MHA)

  • Website: MHA
  • Services: Offers screening tools, educational resources, and support groups. Their site includes various self-help tools and information on mental health conditions.

3. Crisis Text Line

  • Website: Crisis Text Line
  • Services: Provides free, 24/7 support via text message. Text “HELLO” to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor.

4. 7 Cups

  • Website: 7 Cups
  • Services: An online platform offering free emotional support from trained listeners and therapists. They also provide various self-help guides and community forums.

5. Psychology Today

  • Website: Psychology Today
  • Services: While primarily a directory for therapists, they offer numerous free articles and resources on various mental health topics.

6. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

  • Website: SAMHSA
  • Services: Offers a national helpline (1-800-662-HELP) providing free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information services. They also have extensive online resources for mental health and substance abuse.

7. BetterHelp Blog

  • Website: BetterHelp Blog
  • Services: Provides free articles and advice on a wide range of mental health issues.

8. Mind

  • Website: Mind
  • Services: A UK-based charity offering extensive information on mental health issues, self-help guides, and local support services.

9. Talkspace Blog

  • Website: Talkspace Blog
  • Services: Offers articles and advice on mental health, therapy, and personal development.

10. ReachOut

  • Website: ReachOut
  • Services: An Australian-based resource

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