Midnight Thoughts

I think apart from ignorance, the other reason most people do not pay attention to Mental Health is because of FEAR. Fear that if we looked closely enough at our selves, we will see the truth. The truth that we are not really doing as well as we want everyone else to think we are. So like the ostrich we try to bury our heads in the sand, hoping that no one sees through our pretentious appearances. So we avoid anything deeper than social media friendship and we put up exciting and animated posts and pictures.
We work so hard to project an image of perfection and satiety when we know that it is all an act. A complete and utter lie. We smile fake smiles and use smileys we don't actually mean. We have automatic responses to how we are doing and take lots and lots of pictures of our faces as if to convince ourselves of the lies we keep telling others.
The only problem is that, pretending Mental issues don't exist or can't affect us won't change the truth. The truth that, we all need help. Admittedly some need more help than others, but we all do. The truth that we all have issues and the only difference is that, some people are simply better at hiding theirs.
Mental health is a fundamental issue and everyone deserves whatever help they need to survive and thrive.
To all those who fight everyday to stay sane and alive, I am privileged to share this earth with you. I send you waves of warmth, love and peace of mind. Keep fighting.
~PKT
Midnight Thoughts (18/06/19)