NatashaElizabethpatty

As a woman struggling with mental health issues, I'm still fighting against the victim mentality. Growing up, I was exposed to traditional fairytales that portrayed women as damsels in distress, waiting to be rescued by a prince. This narrative has a profound impact on our mindset, leading us to feel helpless and powerless. Personally, I used to believe that if the situation around me changed, I could change too. However, I've come to realize that it's not the situation that needs to change, but rather myself. It's a mindset shift that requires courage, determination, and a willingness to take control of our lives. My journey with mental illness has been challenging, and I've had to fight this mindset every day. But when I finally accepted that I needed to change myself, not my situation, everything changed. I started taking matters into my own hands, studying hard, and battling with my inner demons. Having this mindset shift has been transformative. It's helped...