This past week has been an overwhelming one. From being bombed with questions, seeing misinformation, or being overwhelmed by information on your insta feeds. It has been unfortunate to see how many people you know are speaking up against Israel. After a while, it just gets tiring.
Once youāve reached the point of tire, you must allow yourself to take a break. Spend a day off of social media, or if you allow yourself on it, make it fun again. Skip the stories with pro-Palestine slides, just watch fun videos, or even spend some time finding new accounts to enjoy.
Take that well-deserved break, it can be hard to do, but you will thank yourself for it later. This is the time to not just be an advocate but make sure youāre taking care of yourself. In the end, thatās whatās most important.
Check-in on your friends, but make sure to leave some time to check in with yourself. You canāt do anyone any good if you arenāt mentally capable of helping. Keep yourself in a good frame of mind, and remember everything will be okay!
Raising awareness and making sure people are educated are both very important deeds. But they will be moot if we donāt learn to take care of ourselves. As a community and as an individual.
To get everyone through this tough time Iāve included some links to resources below. Iāve also included apps or other resources that can be used daily if necessary. Please remember to take care of yourself!
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Resources
Text/Call 988 for immediate support, Well Being Trust Mental Health Resources, WHO Mental Wellbeing Resources, JED Foundation,Mental Health America,7Cups,MoodFit (found on app store & google play),Happify (found on app store & google play),Mental Health Coalition Resources
Brenna is a BBG living in DC and really loves the BBYO community and Greek mythology.
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