passing thru

Write a list of your strengths.

My strengths are directly evolved from my experiences with mental health and I owe this largely to work.

I am accepting. I don't judge people who are displaying symptoms. Often, in my hospital campus, there are people who are talking or smiling to themselves. They're not causing any harm or real disturbance. I've only learned to embrace my mad bipolar self because of my peers in the ward or in care centres where I've learnt I'm not alone in facing mental health challenges.

I try to be kind. In group sessions when I'm facilitating and a peer veers off topic or can't stop talking, I try to gently bring them back to topic or ask them to let the next person speak.

I am artistic. I don't have any training, but when I apply myself, I often get surprised at the results.

I am mostly calm. haha. I laugh because that's obviously when I'm well only. In fact, with meds, maybe I'm too calm. I want to relearn fun (in moderation.)

I've retained my sense of humour and I don't care if no one else gets it. I can laugh myself silly if need be.