Often times people may feel alone, sad, depressed, anxious or any feeling that makes them feel uncomfortable. People have their own battles and cope with situations differently.
Just recently, the Senate has approved the mental health bill on its final reading in which, according to Rappler.com, “seeks to integrate mental health services into the national health system to make them more affordable and accessible“.
Twitter user Josh Azarcon braved her wings and reached out by sharing “coping statements” that she got from her psychotherapy.
Azarcon wrote twenty statements that exude optimism and hope.
The coping statements write:
1. This too, shall pass.
2. This situation won’t last forever.
3. I’ve already been through other more painful experiences and I’ve survived.
4. My feelings make me uncomfortable right now but I can accept them.
5. I can be anxious and still deal with the situation.
6. I’m strong enough to handle what’s happening to me right now.
7. This is an opportunity for me to learn how to cope with my fears.
8. I can ride this out and not let it get to me.
9. I can take all the time I need right now to let go and relax.
10. I’ve survived other situations like this before and I’m going to survive this one too.
11. My anxiety/fears/sadness won’t kill me, it just doesn’t feel good right now.
12. These are just my feelings and eventually, they’ll go away.
13. It’s okay to feel sad/anxious/afraid sometimes.
14. My thoughts don’t control my life – I do.
15. I can think different thoughts if I want to.
16. I’m not in danger right now.
17. So what?
18. This situation sucks but it’s only temporary.
19. I’m strong and I can deal with this.
20. I am not just a wave, I’m the entire ocean. I am not just a cloud, I am the entire sky.
WHEN IN MANILA has reached out to Azarcon for further details.
According to Azarcon, she shared the “coping statements” after the tragic death of a batchmate in school. The reception after posting her tweet are “mostly positive”.
“Someone messaged me where I’m having psychotherapy so I answered that. Mostly, positive responses. (In reference to the reception of her tweet).
People were thanking me for posting it saying it helped them. There was this person saying it wasn’t helpful. I didn’t mind though since we’re all entitled to our personal opinions. What matters most is that a lot of people reached it and found it useful. Just wanted to help and raise awareness.”
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