The truth behind mental health

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