It's perfectly OK to admit you're not OK...

I know I am not my illness, but some days I find it so overwhelmingly difficult to cope that I put on the label and wear it like a coat. But accepting help is hard. It's hard because all I have ever done is say "I've got this" "Nah, it's fine""I'm ok, it could be worse".

What's harder is knowing you need help but not wanting it because a) You don't want to finally admit that you need help. b) You don't want to burden others with your health issues c) You feel like it's not a big deal, you should be able to handle it by yourself and it's not worth the trouble.

I have had it pointed out to me on many occasions why these three points are complete bullshit but its only really just sinking in...

A) Admitting you need the help is hard, but not getting help is harder... start by asking someone you love and trust to just talk to you or remind you to take your meds - baby steps.

B) People love and care about you. You are not a burden, you are worthy of the help and effort.

C) The hand you have been dealt it shit. Its a lot for anyone to handle so lessen the load by sharing it.

Now, it doesn't take a lot of effort for me to sit here and type this... In fact I'm still working on putting all three of these things into practice but I'm starting with this little blogpost.