lets talk about mental health *my experience*

I am very scared to upload this but I just wanted to be vulnerable and open with you guys about what's been going on and where I've been. I think its super important to talk about these experiences not only to bring comfort to other people in similar situations, but also to remove the stigma around mental health/illness. *Disclaimer* I am in no way a psychiatrist or counsellor so please seek professional help if you're in a similar situation!

[ritojeetbasu]

Why mental health should be any different from physical health is beyond me. We need to normalise caring for our mental health. Take care, Aaliyah, and take the space you need!

[avantinagral]

Aaliyah, this is beautiful 💕 thank you so much for sharing and being so vulnerable

[deepikaa.]

I CANT STRESS ENOUGH HOW IMPORTANT VITAMIN D IS. we've all been at home, no sun. vitamin D deficiency has been linked to depression. ive read so many research papers. just try to take a walk outside in the morning sun everyday, i cant this enough!

[Monica-rrko]

I suffer from depression and generalized anxiety, and I completely resonated with everything you said. Sending love xx - we're all in this together ❤️

[pihu]

I started getting panic attacks since july 2020. And even my first panic attack happened out of nowhere. Nothing triggered it, it just happened. And since then I've had multiple panic attacks daily for months. To this day, i don't feel normal. I live in a constant fear that i could stop breathing at any moment. My chest feels so tight all the time. And all this for no apparent reason. I get you Aaliyah. I get you. It's super hard.

[harmonyoftheheartt]

you’re so powerful and rare. im so sorry you feel this way. i would recommend you to come back to India to your family for a while. I think it would comfort you.

[wafanizar]

Thank you for speaking about your experience. You never know what anyone is going through. Like none of your followers knew you were going through this and we only see the highpoints of your, and mostly everyone else's lives. This is why it is so important to be kind to everyone. Be kind people. Sending love to everyone.

[harveenbali]

I m suffering from anxiety from past 7 to 8 yrs. Its so important to talk but I can't because i don't want to know what other think about me. Its like I always sinking in my pain

[jemaimasangma]

It's good to see you back, hope you're doing well now stay strong, healthy. We love you Aaliyah ❤️

[richaangelkerketta]

I jus cried in the washroom and walked out as if nothing happened idky I cried sometimes you don't need an instant reason to cry it just happens n when it does u don't know how to stop until someone knocks on the door
Aaliyah Im so glad you spoke about it as u said hear me out let me vent as a friend, well we're always here for that ❤️

[jyothisuresh]

What you’ve just done isn’t easy to do at all. Thank you for doing this ❤️

[SharpTalks]

I'm Jobless for an year now.. Because I really wanted to change my profession which was so depressing... Now even though I don't have much money I'm happy... And I don't care about anything in the world 😂. Whenever you are sad just think about how big is this universe and how small you are... No-one is here to judge you just live laugh love ..Enjoyyyy Cheeeersas😄🥰

Editing this after 1 year I Got a job which I really like it's been 10 months now going well and strong .. To everyone going through rough times I just want to tell you strongly Believe and pray to God and put some works toward your dream ☺️👍🏽 Everything will be alright soon

[ES-]

I have been through same.
Few effective tips
1. Suryanamaskaar
2. Yoga
3. Journaling
4 . Consciously making your brain understand things
5. Give answers to the anxious thoughts

[shanayamenezes]

can i just tell y’all that after talking to her I know aaliyah is literally the sweetest person! More power to uuuu Aaliyah❤️❤️❤️

[devanshiyadav]

Not everyone understands the gravity of this kind of situation. I totally agree with you, it' is really painful and even more than that. Just take care and try to stay cheerful or happy 💕

[SimpforAreason]

Trigger warning-

Isn't it strange that when everyone would say what do you have to be upset about? You are financially okay, your YouTube is growing and you have an amazing boyfriend etc etc but your mind goes to a dark place. Like you're upset with yourself with being sad and anxious because you know you have no reason but you are also aware that you are not at fault for going through it.
I hear you Aaliyah . Shine on love. You will get better. ❤️

[ayshasaleem]

Thank you so much for voicing this out. So proud of you Aaliyah 💖

[minibiswas]

Aaliyah im so sorry you had to go thru that. Thank you so much for sharing this. This past week has been the worst for me mental health wise. I have been away at uni abroad for 1.5 years away from home in India. Being away from home has affected me so badly. Literally all I did this week was just cry. Thank You so much for opening up <3

[nikhatparveen]

Even m going through anxiety and depression since childhood but from last 7 years it's unbearable and listening to some one who is going through same feelings we can relate to it and some where it calms you down that there are many like me m not alone and we can come out of it and feel better.... Love you Aaliyah you are beautiful soul I wish I had a friend like you 😍❤

[sanahemani]

Thank you for being so real and raw. Just wanted to say that having a pet really helped me with my anxiety.
More power to you 🙌🏻