In life, we matter. You and I occupy space, which means we are needed in this world. In this veil, our health is a king we need to take good care of. And, this does not only fall to our physical health, but our mental health too. Doing exercise matters as it helps us relax, which is one way to calm ourselves.
We live in a world, or should I say, I live in a country where physical health is what people see. Exercise and all is what is needed to move on.
Let's talk about our health. For instance, let's say you are hurt, people see it, and some try to feel with you while others are busy with their schedule. They just tell you to get better soon and be back on your feet. The physical part of things is what people see, but after the incident and you still get traumatized, they see you as a weakling, hence adding more injury to your mental status.
I once watched a Korean drama titled, "The Hospital" and in this movie just like the name states, the setting is more fixed in the hospital and they are people who come in and out for one ailment or the other. In this, there was a patient who had gone through surgery, and the person came again after a few years because the doctor realized the man would need surgery again because the tumor had occurred again. I know your first thought will be that he should go for another surgery, but it is hard. I am sure he hasn't healed from the first pain.
Some years ago, a friend of mine had to leave her house to stay with me because robbers came to her place. Although she wasn't hurt because she gave them all they asked for, her mental state wasn't alright. A lot of people called her and told her to move on, but no one knew what she was going through.
When she came to stay with me, I saw how scared she still was, especially at night. Any small sound wakes her up, and she'll be breathing so hard. I had to talk to her because I understand how trauma turns out to be as some lead to depression. So, before she could get to that, I tried to help her out by listening to her and making sure she's not alone. Although I give her time to herself because privacy is paramount.
I watched her grow and be herself again. It wasn't easy because many feel she should have been off it. It has been months and all, but they forget that our mental health is necessary. "It matters, too."
I was very sick for most part of this year, and though, for the past 2 months, I have healed physically, but my mental state isn't well balanced. This is because I still get scared if something like a headache occurs. It makes me want to get medication as early as I can because I don't want to be sick again.
I haven't yet balanced physical and mental health, but I am working towards it. I know it will not be easy, especially now that the weather is ready for the presence of harmattan. I don't know what to expect yet with my health. I have noticed too much cold and too much heat affects me badly, especially the cold part, and this has always left me battling in keeping things balanced between both.
I am working towards calming myself when I start sneezing or when a cough presents itself, reminding myself that it is okay and I don't need to be scared of getting sick. It isn't helping much, but it works sometimes, and I know with time, I'll get the hang of things.
This is my response to HiveGhana Community Contest.
Still yours truly,
Balikis.
Thanks for reading.
Peace be unto those who crave it and more to those who chase it away.
