The Mental Health Mosh Pit

UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY AND ITS SYMPTOMS   It was a sunny Sunday afternoon, and I was dressed in my best choir robes, ready to sing my heart out. I had rehearsed for hours with the choir, and I knew the song like the back of my hand. But when it was time to sing, something inside me just froze. My mind was consumed with intrusive thoughts and doubts, and I couldn't get a single word out. My heart sank as I realized I was experiencing a full-blown anxiety attack. I was paralyzed with fear and shame, thinking that everyone was judging me for my inability to perform. That's when my friend Amina Gowon (Chiwar) came to the rescue. She noticed that something was wrong and sprang into action. Without skipping a beat, she started singing the opening stanza of the song, and then she walked up to the stage to hold my hands. Her warmth and compassion were like a lifeline to me in that moment of darkness. With her support, I found the strength to keep singing, even though my voice was sha...

Hi, my name is Precious Obeahon, and I'm a mental health blogger who is passionate about speaking up about lived experiences related to mental health, including suicide and childhood trauma. I created this blog as a space to share my journey, offer support and resources, and bring awareness to mental health issues that are often stigmatized and overlooked. I know firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate mental health challenges, and how isolating it can feel. I struggled with depression and anxiety for years, and it wasn't until I began opening up to others and seeking support that I was able to make real progress in my healing journey. One of the most challenging aspects of mental health is dealing with childhood trauma. Childhood experiences can have a profound impact on our mental health as adults, and it's important that we give ourselves permission to address and work through these experiences. I believe that by sharing our stories, we can help break down the stig...