My day has started out a bit rough. Got up late. Hurried to get ready for work. Forgot to make tea last night so no morning cup of my usual iced tea.
Then I heard some news that broke my heart. A friend’s family member had lost The Battle with anxiety. And it is a battle, a battle against the unyielding monster of anxiety. My family also has members who fight this battle.
What a sad, heart wrenching loss for my friend and her family. I pray that people will be comforting, kind, and show compassion.. Many people do not understand mental health issues and speak without knowledge or acceptance.
Mental health is a very real problem in this country. It is difficult to get past the stigma that has been placed on those suffering with it. It is an illness just like diabetes, heart disease, or cancer. It knows no barriers and shows no signs of caring who you are, who your family is, how smart you are, or where you come from.
Health care is getting better but it is sometimes still so hard to get the diagnosis and treatment without a fight. Patients sometimes have to jump through many hoops to get care. There are not enough healthcare providers to handle the number of patients.
If I can say one thing to you as you read this post, it is this. Please watch what you say to anyone who battles this illness. Your understanding and concern matter. Your support means so much. Remember you do not know the battle someone else is fighting.
May God bless you richly.
Calvinsdaughter 