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Mental health is just as important as physical health, but it doesn’t always feel that way. Although the topic of mental health has recently become more of an acceptable conversation, it’s still a difficult conversation to have. The listener can feel uncomfortable with how to respond, and the speaker can feel a sense of guilt for “not being strong enough.” The guilt that comes with experiencing mental health struggles can be one of the most difficult roadblocks to overcome on your wellness journey. Before I share a few tips that have significantly helped my mental health, I want you to truly understand that you should never feel guilty for doing what’s best for you. For most of my life, I believed depression was only experienced as deep sadness. Therefore, in my early 20s when I was struggling mentally, I didn’t know to ask for help. Honestly, I didn’t know I needed to. I wasn’t sad or finding myself crying multiple times a day. I didn’t keep the blinds closed or fight feelings of grief. Quite frankly, I didn’t feel anything at all. I was completely and utterly numb. Happiness wasn’t easily experienced, but neither was sadness. It was only when I began to dread activities that used to bring me joy that I sought help. A life half-lived was not something I signed up for.