Milton uchoi
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I'm aspirant to aspire others before I expires. To be voice for the voiceless.
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The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health in Today's World
I attended the wedding of my best friend in January of last year. During the event, I had the opportunity to meet many of her friends. As we were all participating in dance routines together, we grew quite close. Since it was a Christian wedding, there were numerous delicious non-vegetarian food options available. However, one of her friends claimed to be a vegetarian, which made me feel sorry for him because there were very few vegetarian choices. Later, as the caterers were packing up, I noticed him alone in a corner, eating chicken wings. I was shocked and felt betrayed by his actions. Fast forward to Christmas last year, when I met with my best friend and her partner. I decided to bring up the incident and criticised him for lying to us. To my surprise, she informed me that he had been struggling a lot lately due to various issues with his eating habits. He actually had an eating disorder. As friends, we were all doing our best to support him. Suddenly, I was overwhelmed with a sense of guilt. A mental health professional assessed an individual out of curiosity, asking a series of questions. Many of us have likely judged others without fully understanding their struggles. We may label someone as lazy when they consistently procrastinate or make excuses, or dismiss others as being too emotional or sensitive. Likewise, we often feel frustrated when we're hungry and waiting for someone to make a decision at a restaurant. However, these judgments fail to take into account the complex and often unseen experiences that shape a person's behaviour. Everyone we encounter is the result of a lifetime of experiences, including potential traumas that have influenced their thoughts and actions. While this doesn't excuse harmful behaviour, it highlights the importance of providing them with help and support. Trauma is not merely an external event; it also affects us internally. It can lead to isolation, but the path to recovery involves connecting with others and building meaningful relationships. By opening up to trusted individuals such as family and friends, we can feel supported and foster a sense of connection with one another.
By Milton uchoi10 months ago in Education