By Madison Cartano | Opinion
Mental health is a sensitive subject. This includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
It’s human nature to not want to talk about how we are really feeling. About one in four adults in the U.S. struggle with mental illness. It is so very important to speak to someone if you think you may be one of them. You don’t have to be alone.
A year ago I was in a place that I don’t ever want to find myself in again. I talked to my parents and they made sure I had access to professional help. I saw a great change in myself. My mood was better, my smile was bigger, I was myself again.
One struggle of mine was, and still sometimes is anxiety. I would feel nervous in social settings or just simply when I had a lot of school work.
I would resort to biting my fingernails and the inside of my cheeks when I got this anxious feeling. Since going about my problem in a healthy way, I haven’t been doing these things.
I feel more comfortable going into social settings I once would have dreaded. The other thing I had a difficult time with was depression. I lacked the motivation to do easy, everyday tasks and that wasn’t me.
I am pleased to say I have changed for the better after talking about my problems and getting help.
If any of this resonates with you, I strongly urge you to take advantage of TCC’s Counseling Center where you can receive free mental health counseling. To make an appointment you can call 850-201-7726 or for more information e-mail counselingcenter@tcc.fl.edu.
Madison Cartano is a second-year student at Tallahassee Community College from Sarasota, Florida. She plans to transfer to Florida State University in Fall 2022 to study Communications.
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