r/MensLib • u/MLModBot ​ • 17d ago

Mental Health Megathread Tuesday Check In: How's Everybody's Mental Health?

Good day, everyone and welcome to our weekly mental health check-in thread! Feel free to comment below with how you are doing, as well as any coping skills and self-care strategies others can try! For information on mental health resources and support, feel free to consult our resources wiki (also located in the sidebar!) (IMPORTANT NOTE RE: THE RESOURCES WIKI: As Reddit is a global community, we hope our list of resources are diverse enough to better serve our community. As such, if you live in a country and/or geographic region that is NOT listed/represented but know of a local resource you feel would be beneficial, then please don't hesitate to let us know!)

Remember, you are human, it's OK to not be OK. Life can be very difficult and there's no how-to guide for any of this. Try to be kind to yourself and remember that people need people. No one is a lone island and you need not struggle alone. Remember to practice self-care and alone time as well. You can't pour from an empty cup and your life is worth it.

Take a moment to check in with a loved one, friend, or acquaintance. Ask them how they're doing, ask them about their mental health. Keep in mind that while we may not all be mentally ill, we all have mental health.

If you find yourself in particular struggling to go on, please take a moment to read and reflect on this poem.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This mental health check-in thread is NOT a substitute for real-world professional help/support. MensLib is NOT a mental health support sub, and we are NOT professionals! This space solely exists to hold space for the community and help keep each other accountable.

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u/vinvinnocent ​ 16d ago

Terrible. I broke up with her after a year of struggling. I thought it would be better afterwards, but I'm filled with regret and have no idea where to go now with my life. I flick back between reconnecting and knowing it was right and I know only time will clear this up.

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u/That_Hobo_in_The_Tub ​ 16d ago

You're right that time is probably the answer. Whether it was a mistake, or the right decision, if you give yourself and your ex time, things will process, emotions will fade, and it will become clear eventually.

Be kind to yourself in the mean time. Do some things you've been wanting to do for a while but putting off. Get your favorite meal, go to your favorite place. Hit me up if you need someone to talk to bro, godspeed