Brave to be Brave

When life seems frightening … when just being you seems fearsome, how do you manage?

I know people who wake up in the morning and see the rest of the day as something to battle their way through: Panic attacks, anxiety, depression, OCD, fear, health anxiety, phobias and the possible accompanying physical symptoms. And…these people can wrestle with the day and very often the night over and over again.

It’s not uncommon for some non sufferers to criticise the mental and even physical difficulties of others, perhaps labelling them weak. But they are not weak; they are hero’s. Despite the amount of mental anguish and pain they live with every waking moment – they fight on bravely. They tolerate the misery like valiant soldiers.

It’s often hard to face another day of dreadfulness and it takes energy to find that braveness inside and draw on it – but draw on it they do.

So, if you know someone who is struggling – recharge them with your kindness and patience and tell them how brave to be brave they are. X