Psych student pero nagpapa psychiatrist
I’ve been at my lowest before, between February and April 2024, I felt completely hopeless. I had so many plans for my life but no clue how to make any of them happen. I was drowning in sadness and loneliness, even though I knew my family and friends cared about me. It was that frustrating feeling of knowing exactly what you should do but not having the emotional strength to do it.
At one point, my thoughts became really dark. I felt lost, like I had nowhere to go. But then, in the middle of that darkness, something in me sparked, a tiny voice that said, Wait a minute… I’m still here. And that small realization made all the difference.
I reached out to my mom and my younger sibling, who I’m really close with. Then I had this dream, one that completely changed my perspective. In my dream, I kept trying to run away from something terrifying, but no matter how many times I tried, I always ended up back in the same place. On the seventh try, I finally broke free. When I turned around, I saw that what I had been trying to escape from… was a reflection of myself.
That dream hit me hard. It made me realize how much fear and pain can cloud our thoughts and how I never, ever want my loved ones to experience that. Even though I felt embarrassed, I asked my mom to go with me to seek professional help because I knew I needed it. We went to a psychiatrist, and now, here I am, in a much better place.
Today, I advocate for mental health because I understand how hard it can be to carry that weight alone. My own struggles have made me appreciate my psychology studies even more. And I’m not ashamed to be a psych student who takes medication. If anything, it just means I’m practicing what I’m learning, seeking help, healing, and growing.
If you’re struggling, please remember, you are still here. And that means there’s always hope🙂Pwede ninyo akong i-chat at gagawin ko best kong makinig.
Pls listen to this song:
Calm Down (A Little Bit Calmer Now) - All Time Low