In honor of World Mental Health Day, I wanted to share a bit about myself.
Around this time, a few years ago, I was in a bad spot. I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I had no friends and was far away from my family. I had hit rock bottom and didn’t know how to ask for help.
I did a lot of things that I wasn’t proud of; I dropped out of college and was forcefully taken to seek help. I was embarrassed and scared and was really ashamed at how far it had gotten and just wanted it all to be over.
But I didn’t realize how much of a blessing it was. I went through an entire program, learned so much about myself, and was able to get the help I needed during a really scary time. I still struggle a lot today, am not perfect, and need a lot of support.
But I have come a long way, and I am so happy and content with where I am now. I officially graduate in less than 3 weeks in a path that I love. I have an amazing girlfriend who supports me. And I have found so many people in the NFT space who I love and who are my friends.
In the NFT Space/Web3, it’s really important as we spend so much time online hiding behind these profiles that we remember real people are on the other side of these interactions.
Many people, I think, forget that due to how fast-paced and the easy access we have to teams.
It’s okay for everyone, including Founders/Team Members/Artists/Creators, whoever, to take the break they need. No one should be working or staring at a screen 18 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It’s not healthy, and it’s not fair.
I don’t know how many people will see this or even read it to the end. But I hope you remember to treat people with kindness and not be afraid to ask for help if you need it. It’s okay to not be okay. We are all just doing our best to live happily.
An important resource for those who need it.
*This article was adapted from a Twitter thread by Tiffy*
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