Lucy Fitz has opened up about her mental health, sharing an honest depiction of her day-to-day struggles.
The Limerick influencer often uses her platform to speak about the importance of looking after your mental well-being, sharing tips on how to change your mindset.
In her latest post, the 19-year-old shared two photos – one where she is seen smiling, and one with mascara running down her face from crying.
“My life can look like this.. and that,” she shared alongside the snaps.
“One thing that’s different this year? I accept every emotion, and I will let it stay until it’s passed itself.”
“If I feel like crying, or if I’m so angry that I need to scream and roar, if I’m moody I won’t pretend to be chirpy, I let it all out right there & then in the moment, if I’m in a busy place and I feel overwhelmed I will take time out to myself.”
“That could be a 5 minute walk or just sitting in my car alone- and I will process it, and I will literally talk to myself (sounds weird but try it) and before I know it that overwhelming feeling of ‘I’ll never be okay’ gradually turns into ‘this will pass’.”
She added: “That is the difference between processing your emotions in the present, rather than shutting them down for a later date.”
“Whether your in work, school, with friends, at a party.. do NOT bottle them emotions for a later time, if your body and mind needs to feel something it needs to NOW, not later, work will wait.”
“Taking 10 minutes to process things in the present will save you a hell of a lot of time in the future. I’ve suffered with my mental health for years, and I could never understand why,” she admitted.
“Constantly asking myself ‘why me?’ But once you find a coping mechanism that works for you (it can take time) I promise you that it’ll never be as bad as it was before ???? no matter how bad you ever EVER feel, things always ALWAYS get better! It’s cliche but it’s true, trust me.”
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