Let’s Help Out

Hi fellow people! Let’s do are part by donating to the UNICEF organization. Any amount counts. The families and children in Ukraine need us. They deserve basic needs and safety. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/gsr7JtJXUNICEF: Children Are Bearing Brunt of Intensifying Crisis in Ukraineunicefusa.org

Why I think Kristen Stewart should win “Best Actress”

I cannot believe my prediction came true. I got so excited when reading the nominees and that Kristen Stewart is nominated for “Best Actress” for the film Spencer. I remember watching it with my friend from school. We were both excited to watch it together. Kristen Stewart portraying Princess Diana was impressive; her accent, tone of voice (which sounded soft, quick, and breathy), and of course, emotions were convincing and sympathetic. In the film, Diana seemed captivated and lonely at her home. No one seemed to care, not even her unfaithful husband. The scene where Diana is eating with her royal family and looking very anxious, imagines herself pulling her pearl necklace with thrust and anger made me felt the anxious emotion she was having. Powerful scene. My friend and I even talked about it after the movie finished. There was one scene where I remember it making me tear up a little —Diana being surrounded by the paparazzi. I cannot imagine how the real Diana had to deal with the publicity but seeing Kristen as Diana looked saddening to watch. She looked very uncomfortable and had her head down. Stewart is an actress that provokes emotions where it shows in her body, posture and her voice. I grew up watching some of her films (Catch that Kid and of course, Twilight) and I think she has grown as an actress. She seemed articulate and passionate in her interviews for Spencer. She wears her heart in her sleeve when acting, which all actors should practice doing. She is also someone who makes awkwardness look like an awesome thing. I am thrilled that she is nominated. It would be such a joyous and surreal feeling to see her holding an Oscar and giving a speech. 🎭🎟👑.

The Only Way To End Stigma Is to Talk about It.

  • First of all, mental illness is a legitimate illness. It is not a choice to have it. It has to do with biology and psychology. These are facts that we can’t ignore.
  • I did not choose to have it. I did not want to see a psychiatrist when I was 13. I was so ashamed that I did not tell anyone about it for a while. It is an illness that’s serious but can be treated. It did help me realize that I was not shy, I have social anxiety disorder (SAD). Excessive fear of socializing. It’s no wonder I had such a hard time talking in school. I couldn’t say a word for like, the whole 8 hours.
  • Genetics, brain structure, experience are some factors on having mental illness.
  • Trauma is trauma. I really don’t like that there needs to be a competition. I have learned that people experience and react to things differently. It may not be a big deal to one person, but to someone it is. For me, receiving harsh criticism when I was a child really negatively impacted my confidence. It made me question my abilities and I felt like what I achieved “didn’t count” or I was a fraud. I felt the need to be perfect. So, respect people’s journey. Trauma also impacts the body. Emotions could be buried inside. Your body’s natural reaction could be sensitive to perceived threats.
  • Some brains function differently. We all have 2 amygdalas and they react at various intense levels. The brain is a crucial organ, just like the kidney and the heart.
  • There is no cure for mental illness, yet. We can’t ignore this. I have tried but I have to radically accept that it is an illness that I must manage each day. Some days will be harder and some days will be better. It’s not linear. It’s a continuous journey. I always cherish the moments where I feel calm and joyous. I’m thankful for what the challenging times taught me. I won’t lose faith, I’ll continue exercising my patience, and use the skills that help me manage my symptoms.
  • I hope whoever is reading this, you can overcome and do anything. I hope you got something from this. Please be kind to yourself and others. Take care of your health. Ask for help when needed, we’re human. You don’t need to accomplish something big (like walking The Great Wall of China), recognize the small things you accomplished today, it counts!