#mhalauren

[mental-health-advice]

sorry.... do you have an ask or submission about blushing a lot and being embarrassed at school? i can't remember what i tagged it as :/

Hi love,

We do have your submission, it’s still near the top though. It’s tagged ‘jess’ sweetheart. You can see whereabouts your submission is on our Taglist which you can find HERE.

Lauren x

[mental-health-advice]

The MHA YouTube channel is the most important YouTube channel on the internet. I hope you guys know that you're changing and saving lives! Big hugs for Roshi in particular because her videos have keept me going on many a hard night and she's basically the reason I'm alive at this point. You guys rule xoxoxoxox

Hi babe,

I showed Roshi the message and she said ‘I'm so proud of them for keeping going and they are genuinely so wonderful. I'm so happy that they are still going and I think they are doing so amazingly. sticking around is tough and they are. So fab to have come so far. It gets better cutie <3′

Thank you for this lovely message, it makes our days!

Lauren x

[mental-health-advice]

hi, I just wanted to say that you all are v lovely people who are doing a great thing. im sure many of you are struggling too and I just wanted to send some good vibes and admiration for helping others who are struggling too. <3 (:

Hi sweetheart,

Thank you for this message! It really makes my day seeing messages like this in our box. Thank you for being super awesome!

Lauren x

[mental-health-advice]

Hello :) I was wondering how frequently you update the tag list, because I couldn't find my name on it and forgetful as I am I can't remember which day I sent in my question, so I was wondering if you were gonna update it any time soon? No hurry, though, I'm just curious!

Hi darling,

The taglist usually gets updated every 2 days or so. Hopefully it’ll get updated today if someone can get to it! You can always send in another ask with your tag in and I can search for it.

Good Luck,

Lauren x

[mental-health-advice]

link to tag list please??xoxo

Hi love,

You can see the Tag List here!

Good luck love!

Lauren x

[mental-health-advice]

I don't know why I feel the way I do. I try to stay happy, but it's like all the energy I once had is just gone and I'm in this constant dark cloud of negativity. I'm not really sure where I am going with this, I guess I just needed to vent. sorry

Hi gorgeous,

First of all, please don’t apologise for venting. Venting isperfectly fine to do and I’m glad you’re getting it off your chest as keepingthese things to yourself and only cause you more harm and pain. Speaking outabout your problems can give you the courage to take that step in the rightdirection, to recovery. So please don’t apologise for doing that, you did theright thing.

I’m really sorry that you’re going through this, it can bedifficult to do even simple things when you feel like this. It’s hard just towake up and from personal experience I know it’s difficult to get through it. Ithink it would be really good for you if you saw a professional or a doctorabout how you’re feeling and what you’re going through. It’ll be able to getyou further down the right path and they’ll be able to help you find your wayof getting through this and on the way to recovery and being able to live lifeto it’s fullest. You can also speak to a Web Counsellor or call a Helpline ifyou’d prefer as it can be easier to speak to someone that isn’t face to facewith you.

I know it says Reasons to Stay but they can also help youand anyone with positive thinking, just imagine yourself doing the things onthe list and hopefully it’ll be able to help you try and stay positive. You cando this love, I believe in you and I know you deserve happiness as much asanyone else.

“Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if only oneremembers to turn on the light” – Dumbledore, Harry Potter.

Lauren x

[mental-health-advice]

I have very bad social anxiety but recently I've figured out why and what I need to do to fix it but I need help on how to go about it. It's gonna be a new year and I want a new life for myself, which includes new friends. How do I become more comfortable and confident in making new friends. it's my second semester at college and I've made none, I'm very scared to. it's also harder since I'm in community college. I'm also more afraid to make friends on the web and talk to guys irl/url. Tips?

Hi lovely,

I’m really glad you’ve got this far and figured what youneed to do to recover from your social anxiety, it’s super hard to make thatstep and you’ve done it! You should be proud of yourself, I know I am.

I have a hard time making friends but honestly the best wayI found is just start talking to them, it can take a lot of courage but makingthat step shows them that you’re serious about wanting to be friends. If yousee someone in need while you’re at college or when you’re online then speak tothem, they’ll really appreciate your help and it could always start a greatfriendship between the both of you. Have you thought about joining any clubs atyour college? It’s a great way to meeting new people who have similar intereststo you, you’ll have something to talk about and it is also a great way to getout and hopefully help with your social anxiety.

With talking on line you need to be careful, even in thisday and age be wary of who you talk to. By all means talk to people but just besafe. If you have a Tumblr then that’s a great way of getting to know people,it’s all about people following people who share the same interests. It’s alsoeasier to speak on line as it doesn’t have that stress of being face to face,and honestly everyone likes to get a message. Even if you say ‘can we befriends’ or ‘hi’ it’ll make someone’s days that someone wants to talk to them,I know it can be scary and hard to send that first message but it’s alwaysworth a try right? The person you plan to speak to could be the best person you’veever met.

You can also have a read through our Calming Anxiety andPanic page, I think it’ll be a huge help to you whenever you’re suffering oryou just need to calm down.

Good Luck love.

Lauren x

[mental-health-advice]

Hello, this is Astrid. I'm not sure if you got my ask earlier but could you let me know if you've seen it? Thank you. <3

Hi Astrid!

We do have your ask, don’t worry sweetheart <3 You can always read through our While You Wait page if you’d like and hopefully it’ll help you until we can get to your ask.

Good Luck!

Lauren x