It Takes Courage to Seek Help

Finding the courage it takes to speak up despite the stigma surrounding mental illness can be a momentous challenge.

“Will they believe me? Do I really need help? What will my friends/family/co-workers think? How can I talk to a stranger about this?”

These are some of the questions that will rise when you are trying to find the courage to seek help. Below are a couple of suggestions that may help.

Start Small-Do you have a friend you can confide in? Perhaps a teacher or someone at your church? A family doctor is often a good place to start.

Use Technology-There are a few options you can use if you can’t bring yourself to talk to someone. 1.There is a Crisis Text Line. Text 741741 and you can text with a counselor. 2.Want to do an online chat? There’s a site for that too. Find it HERE. 3. You can even TWEET with a crisis counselor at @800273TALK on Twitter.

Remember-You are not alone and it is ok to ask for help. YOU are worth it!

For more suggestions, articles and information, please visit my Mental Health Help page HERE.

As always, thank you for joining me on this journey. Penny ❤

Author: Penny Wilson Writes

Penny Wilson is an international writer who writes in several genres. She has written articles for WOW Women on Writing. Her poetry has been published in online journals, such as Ariel Chart, Spill Words Press and the Poppy Road Review. Penny is a member of the Austin Poetry Society. Her poetry has been featured in the publication America's Emerging Poets 2018 & 2019 by Z Publishing and Poets Quarterly and Dual Coast Magazine published by Prolific Press. Most recently, you can find her poetry in an anthology by WordCrafter Press called Poetry Treasures. Penny is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and has the page "Mental Health Help" on her blog. She writes about the struggles of mental illnesses and Depression. She is passionate about spreading awareness for Suicide Prevention and Domestic Abuse. She expresses her passion through her writings of poetry and life experiences. You can find more of her writings on her blog at https://pennywilsonwrites.com/ View All Posts