When you’ve been in the trenches for a while, it can be hard to tell where understandable stress ends and something more serious begins. When life has been heavy for a long time, it’s easy to normalise feeling unwell.
If your sleep is off, your appetite has changed, you feel teary, flat, or numb most days, or the things that once brought you joy just don’t anymore, it might be time to gently check in with your mental health.
You might notice other signs too.
People close to you may have commented that you seem different. You might be pulling back socially, cancelling plans, or avoiding connection. Motivation might feel out of reach, and even small, everyday tasks can feel exhausting.
These aren’t personal failings. They’re signals.
Mental health needs care sometimes, just like physical health does. When something has been under strain for a long time, it deserves attention and support.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
A good place to start is your GP. They’re a safe, practical first step and can help you work out what support might be helpful next. You can also talk to someone in your crew. Letting someone know what’s been going on can ease the load more than you expect.
Needing mental health support doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you. It means your brain is doing its job and letting you know that you’ve been carrying a lot.
And it’s okay to need help with that. 💙
