This is an unpredictable, mind consuming and helpless time for everyone. Especially those with mental health and unhealthy homes. Although the control is out of our reach, we can all do aspects to help each other through this.
For the young, a percentage of pupils claim it’s an “amazing experience” to have a large quantity of time of school. But in reality, is it really? Those with mental health gasp for the need of structure. The feeling of almost being safe- knowing what’s happening within the week. This lesson- then that lesson- then this after school- go to bed then- wake up now- shower at this time- weekends. Each week people may even dread the weekends. But imagine how hard it is for a long weekend. Not knowing answers, when you’ll be back, exams, what the future holds. It’s dangerous. Terrifying in fact. The thoughts of all these questions follows you like a sheep. But you can’t cut them of. Can’t block it out. The boredom of wanting to know. The focus. Your focus is gone. What am I actually meant to be doing? This will continue. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
But please please please remind yourself it won’t always be like this. Your answers will be answered eventually. In time aspects of the norm shall begin to appear. And with everyone’s help around you, you will get through this. Always. Even when at times the questions are so big there’s nothing else with in your mind. The fear is striking you down. The time will go quicker – maybe slower some days. But the sun will always come up. The sun will always come down. So take your time with these days. Release that held tension with in the bottom of your stomach. Release the pain. Your feelings are valid. No matter how big or small. But I promise – you will get through.
At the time, everywhere you look there’s news. True and false news. That compiles your mind even more. The use of hyperbole from journalists make your life more fearful. Worrying of news that isn’t true. But that’s not just the problem. It’s the mind to. Imagination is a good thing to have. But when it excels beyond your capabilities – its a dangerous game. Difficult to control. It comes to life. Allowing the anxious thoughts to become friends with imagination. But…….. the future will be better. It might not seem like it now. But each day your growing. Your getting better, progress is being completed. And when you forget this and feel like you don’t have a future. Remember you are worth so much to the world, and your yet to grow and show your full colours. Even if your colours come out with help and support from others.
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