My Journey to Self Discovery ,And Overcoming Mental Health Challenges.

As humans, we are faced with challenges, that most times affect our mental, psychological and social well-being. some humans, due to the society they live in and the people they associate with has caused damages to their mental health.

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I remember some time ago, after graduating from high school my family relocated to a new environment. It was pretty hard for me hearing that we are relocating to a new environment because I was thinking how will I leave my childhood friends and people I loved to start up a new life. my family relocating to a new environment affected me mentally to the point that I would be alone at home crying because of their decision.😭 My parents will be like what's wrong with this girl?? I became too shy to speak or involve myself in any conversation and that was when my introverted life started. imagine a talkative like me all of a sudden became shy and was not able to associate and communicate with people. Before then making friends was what I loved doing but at that point, I could not freely talk to people in my new neighborhood let alone make friends. I prefer staying inside all day and night just because I don't want to associate myself with anyone and that's because I always get this thought that I will get embarrassed or get ignored and it messed up my mental health.

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As years passed by, I came to realize that staying alone wouldn't benefit me in any way and I began to change my mindset and not let the change of environment affect my mental health anymore. after a while I decided to sit for the joint admission and matriculation board exam (JAMB) To further my education, after writing jamb I came out with a good result and was qualified. I was so excited and eager to gain admission into Airforce institution of technology But based on the school system before I will be granted admission, I would have to sit for another exam called the Post UTME Exams I was happy to register for my Post UTME Exam because it was my dream. Some month after my Jamb Exam I sat again for my Post UTME Exams but unfortunately this time I didn't qualify 🥺😭 cause I was three marks below the school Cut Off Mark the feeling of failing to meet my dream school Cut Off Mark seriously brought me down and I was mentally and emotionally drained. just imagine going through night classes, reading, online classes, and sleepless nights I was still not able to qualify. it was like the universe was against me. I would cry😞 all day and night but my tears did not help me at all, it only made me feel like I was a failure. To cut a long story short the next year I Sat for another jamb exam and came out with a good score this time around I was granted admission into my dream school where I am currently studying Accountancy.

As humans, we need to take good care of our mental health and don't let situations affect us or make us feel lesser.

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