Seeking help for mental health struggles is a sign of strength, not weakness from "summary" of Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby
In the world we live in, there seems to be this misconception that asking for help when you're struggling mentally is a sign of weakness. People are quick to judge, assuming that you should be able to handle everything on your own, without any outside assistance. But the truth is, seeking help for mental health struggles is not a sign of weakness at all – it's actually a sign of strength. Acknowledging that you need help and making the decision to reach out for it takes courage. It's not easy to admit that you're struggling, to open up and be vulnerable with someone else about what you're going through. It takes strength to confront your own inner demons, to face your fears and insecurities head-on instead of ignoring them or trying to bury them deep down inside. Asking for help i...
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