All tagged men's mental health
Hey there. I used to think that if I just kept moving, kept distracting myself, and kept piling on new goals, I could outrun the feelings that made me uncomfortable. What I’ve learned over the years is that you cannot outrun yourself. If you are not calm on the inside, the chaos always finds a way to catch up. It might take years, even decades, but eventually that inner noise demands your attention.
Hey there. At some point, you have to take action and move forward, even when you're still processing what you've been through and how you feel. It’s not easy, but staying stuck isn’t a solution either. This is something I’ve come to understand through my own experiences and from conversations I’ve had with others, particularly men, about mental and emotional health.
Hey there. When we talk about mental health for men, the conversation often centers on "awareness." But awareness is only the first step. What’s truly transformative—and, frankly, what takes more courage—is acknowledgment. Not just acknowledging mental health as a concept, but personally recognizing and working through your own emotions, struggles, and experiences.
Hey there. As men, we’ve been conditioned to believe that strength is synonymous with stoicism—keeping our emotions bottled up and presenting a tough exterior no matter what life throws at us. This belief has been passed down for generations, often leaving us feeling isolated, misunderstood, and emotionally stunted.
Hey there. After taking a break, I’m heading back to therapy.
