The truth behind mental health

  A path I come upon, to no avail, One is light, and one is dim. It crosses my mind, with a choice, A choice that I am hesitant to make. With every decision I try to make, There’s always a doubtful thought. Why is it so difficult? I said to myself, With a heavy heart, and an overthinking mind Heart and mind begin to fight, One is peace, the other is chaos. Oh, how I longed for some peace in my mind, With a burning heart and a fiery stone. A step to make, though fear remains, Whichever path, my feet embrace For every decision being made, importance is there, I make my choice, I shape my place

Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) isn’t as simple as I once thought. It’s a challenge I have to face every single day. Wild mood swings are one of the biggest struggles. I can go from happy to sad in an instant—such instability! :( I’ve also faced many broken relationships because I couldn’t keep up with them. Sometimes, I fear that someone I care about might abandon me, which makes it hard for me to set healthy boundaries. An unstable self-image often leads to low self-esteem. This can be dangerous, as it sometimes results in self-harm and suicidal thoughts. That being said, there is hope for those living with BPD. My friends, I hope this story inspires you to see that having BPD is not the end of the world. There are many treatments available. Living with BPD is tough, and I know it’s not easy to cope with. But one thing I do know—there is hope. :) written by Jocelyn Ng Shu Yee  

 Behind the scene,there were negative voices, Oh,how deeply saddened I am to hear it However,today I choose a softer voice, To be kind to myself, this is what I long for. In the mirror, I see a garden, So beautiful and breathtaking  So awe in wonder, I'd rather say, Starting to love myself ,truly embracing it. It is not a thorn nor a problem, But a boundary of bloom to have Saying "no" is not a wall of fear, But it's a yes to my very soul. Accept yourself , I'd gently say, The bright, the broken, the in-between  For now I wear my scars as stars, Proof of battles I've survived. Written by Jocelyn Ng Shu Yee 

 Armed with all that I had inside of me, I wished I knew the answer to your question  I smiled and nodded, knowing the truth inside, These battle scars would not fade away. A marvel crafted,yours and only, Crafted inside so neatly and deep The hurts and suffering are so true, A heavy burden, a mournful hue. My heart weighed down, year after year, Like an arrow piercing through it's core  It bleeds as though it's life were fluid , A wound that gapes , a crimson stain. A silent cry, a hidden tear, "How are you?", I can't explain  Why do I say this? ,You might be surprised, Beneath this mask, I am not okay. Written by,  Jocelyn Ng Shu Yee.

Every smile hides a truth untold, A shadow that haunts us every day, "How could this be?" I asked myself, Eager to unravel this mysterious shadow. From the shore of the sea To the vastness of the ocean, Deep down, I knew something was wrong— As though I was nobody to anyone. Nobody sees the struggles we fight within, How much energy must we expend? I was once told that seeking help was wrong, But truly, it's time to break the silence. Come, my friend, let us break the silence— The stigma society places upon us. No, my friend, don’t be afraid; Together, we can shatter the silence.

 As the sun rises, the flowers bloom, Today is another Warrior Day for you, Today, we honour the unseen strength in you, The strength you have been holding on to for thousands of years, It's ok to feel, to break and cry, It's ok to be not ok, Soldiering on is not your task, Let’s not be guilty about it at all. For every man who stands so strong, Also knows its fine when things feel wrong, That my friend , is called ‘ MAN UP’, Which I reckon this taboo should be broken. On this International Men’s day, Let’s also not forget to break the chain, Of hiding tears, of masking pain, That your well-being matters, you are valued and that you are free.