#ruokday

Junkrat: *shuffles around to him and pulls him into a hug*

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I encourage everyone to talk to the people closest to them today. About your own mental health and theirs. And if you don't feel comfortable talking to people you know in person, you're welcome to chat with me. I'm not a professional, and I probably can't help, but that's how I interpret today; We should all be trying to help each other, however we can.

Every year Australia holds an event called RUOK? Day. This is an event acknowledging mental health awareness and reminding everyone that it’s okay not to be okay and you can talk to someone if you’re upset by something. This year, the theme is involved around the next question. What happens if someone isn’t okay? It’s all about what happens next, so that’s what I’d like to write about. Many people don’t know what the next question is when someone says they’re not okay. Instinctively we’ll ask the person ‘what’s wrong?’ However, that may not always be the best choice. Being open to discuss things that ail an individual for some take a lot of trust. One may never know what is going on, or what has happened in a persons life. This has a possibility of causing more distress.  This is a day everyone focuses on mental health and reaching out to family and friends, but one may wonder what happens if someone says no. Do you know? You’d ask them what’s wrong, but as previously stated, that’s not always the best cause of action. It’s important to remind people that you are there for them, if they need or want to talk, let them know you’re open ears, if they just want company, stay with them. Caring for someone is far more than just talking these are only a select few of things you can do for your friends and family.  I simply thought I’d write a short thought-pad on this. I’d like you to think about this too, although other countries don’t have this day, make sure you check in with your friends and family and offer your support to those who may need it. You never know what may be going on in someone’s life, or in someones mind. So please be kind to one another, and stay safe. All the best, Viper.

God Bless each and every one of our health care workers in Melbourne and across the seas. This is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL and a wonderful uplifting message for RUOK Day. 👏 🙌👏 🙌👏 🙌 👏 🙌

gave me a mental breakdown

It is R U Ok? Day today in #Australia. So naturally I ask anyone who finds this post, worldwide, R U Ok? But how hard is it to actually say no I am not ok. Or even know how to answer someone if you are lucky to have someone or many people ask. I myself am well practiced in changing the subject. But why? Sometimes I unload my mind or to talk or share in the hope I’m listened to, yet I can’t or don’t want to burden people. Then at the same time willing to listen to those who need it, in the hope they don’t feel depressed or have anxiety wash over them even if only for 10 minutes, or feel like I do more often than not. Quandary isn’t it? So reach out if you can if you need to be heard, or talk things through or just be in silent presence of someone you trust. And those who ask #ruok not just on #ruokday sometimes it may not be what you say it could just be the shoulder for someone to ‘cry’ on, watching a movie or the world go by without much being said. Or indeed it could be the wise words like let’s work through this together or what can we start to change that could make the difference. . . #depressionawareness #anxietyawareness #suicideprevention #suicideawarness #makeadifferencetoday #hugsomeonetoday #supportyourfriends #bethechange2019 #seekhelpifneeded #youareenough #youaremeanttobehere #askthequestion #bossladystatus #womenhelpingwomen #humanshelpinghumans https://www.instagram.com/p/B2TwJ_RJtRC/?igshid=ao5e6fpv6t5l