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What S*CKS for you?
Talking about hard times helps. But reading about it and discovering you are not alone too.
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After changing jobs I really felt the need to proof my capabilities. However, my company wasn't getting a lot of clients, so I just kept stacking my own workload with more and more things because I panicked about being valuable to the company in my trial period. It led to a burn out. I have learned to be kinder to myself and to give things and myself time. And also; not everything has to be perfect.
Laila
My best friend was struggling with his mental health for a long time. As men, society teaches us to barely talk about those struggles. I lost my best friend because of it and wished I could have helped more. Going through his loss is the hardest thing I have done so far. Going to the gym and connecting with friends helps. I tell my story because I hope the stigma on mental health for men will be broken.
Zenno
My mother is from Morocco and my father from Germany but I grew up in Amsterdam. We often visit all families and I love that I have had an upbringing with different cultures. However, when I was younger I had trouble understanding who I was, where I 'belonged' and that made my mind go dark. I now feel that I have no fixed place or nationality in which I feel at home. It is a cliché, but home is wherever my people are.
Daniel
I have been going to a therapist for a month now. It was a big step for me. I always felt I was blessed. I have a lovely family, friends and am physically healthy. It felt like my problems weren't big enough for help. But I have a fear of commitment which is blocking a lot of oppurtunities for me. I have only had four sessions so far but am amazed. My mind feels clearer and by just asking questions, she really helps me discover patterns I have created for myself.