Mental health check: are you really okay? 🥹

Hello. Feeling off lately? Minsan ang hirap, ‘di ba? Yung tipong di mo alam kung sad ka, pagod ka, or maybe both. Tahimik naman sa labas, pero ang ingay sa loob mo. But hey — do you know it’s OK not to be OK?

We’re so excited to kick off our series this week, “It’s OK not to be OK”. Let’s be real - ang dami sa atin ngayon ang may silent battle with mental health. And it’s not always easy to explain to people or to find those who truly understand how heavy it can get.

First off, hugs! We’ve been there too — nagkaroon din kami ng struggles when it comes to mental health, so we totally get it. That’s why we wanna start this series by saying it straight: it’s not your fault.

Next, let’s read this verse that sets the foundation for us about how Jesus Himself feels regarding our mental health struggles.

“Lumapit kayo sa akin, kayong lahat na nahihirapan at nabibigatan sa inyong pasanin, at bibigyan ko kayo ng kapahingahan. (Mateo 11:28-30 ASD) 

Nakikita mo ba? Alam ni Jesus kapag nahihirapan tayo at nabibigatan sa mga pinapasan natin, kaya gusto Niya tayong bigyan ng kapahingahan.

Alam mo bang sa Bible, may mga tao ding nakaranas ng anxiety at depression? Isa na dito ay si Elijah, known for his boldness in confronting idolatry. Pero napagod din sya, natakot to the point na humiling na syang mamatay na lang. (Mababasa natin ang kuwento nito sa 1 Kings 19:4-12). So, ano ang ginawa ni Lord? Ginabayan Nya ito upang kumain, matulog, at magpahinga. This shows us how deeply the Lord cares for our mental health.

Kaya kung nakakaranas ka ngayon ng depression, can we ask, kumusta ang kain at tulog mo? Sana makatulong sa iyong malaman na mahalaga ang buhay mo sa Panginoon. We are praying that you find even just a little bit of rest for your body, mind, and soul.

Tandaan mo, isa kang miracle! 

P.S. While we encourage you to reach out to our dedicated e-coaches, please note na hindi sila meant to replace professional therapists. Kung kailangan mo ng professional counseling or therapy, we encourage you to seek out those channels. We believe in the importance of holistic health, at tandaan mo, we are praying for you!

Isa kang miracle!