The truth behind mental health

 

I want to rise up so badly, but sometimes I seem to fall. I don’t know why. So, my question is this: should I rise strong, or is it okay to fall to the ground? Is it okay to fall sometimes? People tend to judge you when you fall. Why? It’s because it’s a natural human reaction to something perceived as negative. Of course, we should rise up strong and be bold in facing challenges. However, I am not pressuring you to do that. Let’s not forget that we are humans, after all. We, as humans, do fall sometimes. We feel down and beaten up by society's expectations. In my personal opinion, try not to let society's expectations hinder you. Be yourself and stay true to who you are. You are more than those expectations! Value yourself above all else, and don’t try to please others if it comes at the cost of your mental well-being. My conclusion is this: you can rise up strong, but if you ever find yourself falling down, that’s okay. Try again. The important thing is that you don’t give up

 From the shadows of darkness, To Your amazing love, I shall praise You, oh Lord, Hosanna in the highest. I shall say out loud, That You are my protector in times of trouble, My rock and my fortress, To the ends of the earth. For You are always by my side, Oh Lord of hosts, Sing hallelujah to the Light of the world, For He has delivered me from the hands of my enemy. When you need a friend, The Lord will be with you. Let us shout and sing to the Lord, From His glory to forevermore.

Each "yes" and nod is a mask that I wear, Seeking approval, my joy isn't there. Yet still, my heart longs for others' embrace, With a smile, I affirm, hiding my true face. If I ever hurt your heart, A thousand apologies I send to you. If I ever overstep my part, Here I am, to say I'm sorry too. But here I am, feeling hurt inside, People-pleasing was the role I played. Is this the reason for my heartache? For all the times I've tried to please. So tell me, oh self, Which is which? From yes to no, From the vast ocean to the soles of my feet. By Jocelyn Ng Shu Yee

 I once heard of the selfishness of self-care,  To my own disapproval I shall not agree,  Why should self-care be deemed as selfish?  With my very eyes, tears fell down my face .  To you my friend, I have a very special message,  You shall see the beauty of self-care when you knew the time has come  Self-care isn’t selfish, I must say the truth,  For everything you do lies inside your heart.   Self-care vs selfish you should not compare,  For everyone in this world needs to put themselves first too,  But in this world everyone would judge you ,  So my friend, do not let it be a hindrance to you .  Self-care oh self-care I must say,  You make me realised a lot of things about myself,  Without you, I would have been selfish to myself,  With you in it ,you have changed the world’s perspective BY JOCELYN NG SHU YEE 

  *Battle scars*  Songwriter - *Jocelyn aka Joy* I was lost but I was found again , Lost in the woods with full of thoughts, But I have overcome it yeah, I have overcome it, My battle scars, Don't look at me like that, I am wearing them proud just like a warrior, To see what my full potential is, My battle scars  Music *** Oh yeah battle scars, Don't look at me like that, I am wearing them proud just like a warrior, To see what my full potential is My battle scars Music *** Oh yeah battle scars Music *** I am a warrior of it, My past is just a lesson yeah  You can do it  You can do it  Yes yes yes  My battle scars, Don't look at me like that, I am wearing them proud just like a warrior, To see what my full potential is, My battle scars, Music*** My battle scars , Don't look at me like that , I am wearing them proud just like a warrior, To see what my full potential is, My battle scars, Oh yeah battle scars, I am a warrior of it, My past a just a lesson yeah, You can do