Many of us struggle with poor self-esteem, self-image or self-love and as horrible as it sounds there are many reasons for our struggle. From a young age we are taught to behave a certain way, think a certain way and look a certain way to be socially accepted.
For example, when I was younger I was given a Barbie (as many 90’s babies did) and was taught that to be beautiful I must be skinny with long straight hair. Those of you that have read my blog know that I am far from that. If I dressed in a way that was not socially acceptable, I would be informed of it in many ways such as, “you must not have anything to do today” or “the boys won’t approach you looking that way”.
Needless to say, the things we experience in everyday life has a lasting impact on us and immediately affects our mental health. This is where blogs, like mine, come to the rescue and remind you of your worth. Though, there are an abundance of ways mental health blogs improve your self esteem, I will narrow it down to the top 10.
1. Mental Health Blogs Have Self Care Tips
Most of the blogs I have seen have some sort of self care tips! The more you care for yourself the better you feel about yourself physically and mentally. Journaling, taking long baths, yoga and the like reinforce mindfulness, which allows you to reflect upon your needs. That time you take for yourself, reminds you of your amazing qualities!
My Precious Mind Blog offers a perfect example of tips through her post about the qualities she loves about herself!
2. Mental Health Blogs Have Mental Health Tips
At times mental health disorders can play a large role in self esteem. Individuals with Major Depression Disorder and other mood disorders are at risk of low self esteem. Reading mental health blogs gives you tips on how to manage your emotions, identify your triggers and cope with your symptoms. By improving your mood and outlook on the world, your opinion about yourself will improve.
For example, my blog discusses how to cope with mental health disorders and/or symptoms of the disorder to improve quality of life. I also offer motivation and tips to improve your mood.
3. Mental Health Blogs Are Personal
It is often that mental health bloggers write to improve their mental health. At times bloggers use their blogs as an online journal, if you will, to reduce stigma and express their thoughts and emotions. Similar to other blogs, mental health blogs are niched down to specific disorders or specific tips, so it should not be difficult to find one to explore.
For example Nyxie at Nyxies Nook writes about Eating Disorders, her experience with it and tips to individuals who also have this experience.
4. Mental Health Blogs Have Recommended Products
There are times throughout the year that those negative thoughts you have about yourself happen more than other times. Personally, the summer time aka “bikini time” is a common time for me to have negative thoughts about myself. I counter those thoughts through use of products and tips.
For example, notebooks for journaling/ bullet journaling about the things I love about myself or goals I have for myself improves my feelings about myself. There are other products that bloggers recommend that will result in improvement in self esteem.
5. Mental Health Blogs Have Resources
Individuals that are struggling with self esteem could benefit from resources on mental health blogs. Resources such as hotlines that allow you to speak with someone about your emotions and thoughts help to improve your mood and thoughts.
Jen at Diffusing The Tension has resources that help with mental health and offers services to improve you!
6. You Know You Are Not Alone
The amount of information you will receive from a mental health blog reminds you that others are having similar experiences as you and have found ways to cope. Unfortunately, low self esteem can progress and lead to serious reactions such as self harm, isolation and/or Eating Disorders. The simple reminder that others have suffered and found a way through can help you through your difficult time.
Briana at Learning To Be Free has multiple pages dedicated to self discovery, self care and self improvement for individuals who want to improve in a healthy way! She also offers courses and helps you along the way!
7. You Can Participate In Challenges
Mental health bloggers occasionally develop challenges that last for a month that have the goal of improving your mental health, self care, self esteem or meet your goals. The easiest way to benefit from these are to follow blogs and participate. I often screenshot it or download the image to my phone to ensure I participate each day!
8. Mental Health Bloggers Are Available
As you will notice most mental health bloggers offer a way to contact them when you have a need. While I professionally offer therapeutic services, do not assume all mental health bloggers do. However, they are still able and willing to help connect you will who or what you need. Do not hesitate to reach out to have your needs met.
9. You Develop Relationships
By reaching out to mental health bloggers from the blogs you read, you will develop lasting relationships. Fortunately for you, it is rare for those in the mental health field to answer a question and disappear forever. Almost all of us have social media and welcome new engaged followers! Most have smaller communities or Facebook groups where they will interact with you and allow individuals to ask questions for assistance.
10. Mental Health Blogs Remind You That You Are Amazing
Frequently on my blog, and many others, there are constant reminders of how amazing you truly are! There are endless posts about affirmations, struggles with self esteem or self confidence, and resources to help you out. Reading a mental health blog is niche specific for a reason, they improve your mental health. Do not hesitate to explore mental health blogs and benefit from the resources available to you!
I hope these reasons encourage you to seek assistance and improve your self esteem. We all deserve the love we so easily give others!
Hi I am Jessica, founder of Just Call Me Jess, a mental health blog that seeks to reduce stigma by normalizing the conversation surrounding it. My blog educates and provides tips on mental health disorders and the symptoms of those disorders. I am a Licensed Master Level Social Worker with experience working with adults with severe, persistent mental illnesses and substance use.
Excellent post! I love reading all the other mental health blogs out there because they give me a sense of not feeling so alone. Plus, alot of them have excellent self-care tips that I wouldn’t even have thought of!
Yes! I love that they help us not feel so alone. I really appreciate and admire your vulnerability in sharing your story through your blog and social media presence! Keep doing what you’re doing! You’re helping so many people! 🙂
I love all the links to expand the care! And yea mental health blogs help so much with self care especially because they keep the fact that sometimes you can’t do the elaborate ideas cause you’re too tired/sad/anxious/etc. And I appreciate the acknowledgement. Great post!!!
Yes! I love when bloggers are honest and real about the fact that we might not be up for some of the typical self care ideas. There’s such a kind, understanding and relatability that can be very relieving.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment!
I love reading mental health blogs and articles for many of these very reasons. I think my biggest reason is so I don’t feelalone. Great post!
Yes! I love that about mental health blogs too! Speaking from personal experience too, there have been bloggers that have helped me to not feel so alone in what I was going through. That alone is a huge help! And it’s a good reminder to keep on sharing my own story. Our stories can help other people!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment!
This is super helpful, thanks for this!
I’m so glad!
And thank YOU for taking the time to read and comment! It means a lot to us!
While technology definitely has its downfalls , uplifting websites is not one ofthem! Having a daughter of my own has definitely taught me to be careful what I say to her and to myself!
Yes! Technology in and of itself is neither good nor evil, but it can be used for either.
Thank you so much for reading and commenting! 💜
I really agree with these points especially building relationships with other mental health bloggers! Which could be really helpful if you need someone. Thanks for sharing these points x
Yes! I loved her point about that too! And I appreciate when mental health bloggers even include in their social media bios that their DMs are open to anyone who has questions or needs to talk.
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Brilliant post – as you said mental health blogs are great because of how personal they that you are able to emphasis with the person writing but also know that you aren’t alone and that there are others like you in the same situation as you.
Yes! Jess captured that so well–the benefit of knowing you’re not alone. From the deeper darker struggles, to the lighter topics we can still relate to–there’s something so powerful in sharing our stories. To be able to say “me too.” To know you’re not the only one going through what you’re going through. There are others out there who understand.
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I love this and these bloggers! Hearing about other people going through what I was always brought so much comfort
Yes! Me too! It’s so nice to know you’re not alone.
And Jess did pick out some great ones!
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I love reading mental health blogs. I suffered from depression for many years and can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. I felt that reading the experiences of others really helped the healing. So many people had a similar experience to myself which really helped – they shared some amazing tips! Thank you for sharing this great post! xxx
This made me so happy to read! I’m so glad you were able to find some hope in being able to read others’ stories. And now YOU have a story you can share with others to help them not feel so alone 🙂
There is nothing like finding a community to know you are not alone, and finding other writers within the mental health world brings such a warm feeling! Knowing there are others out their sharing their personal journeys honestly is something I find inspiring.
I totally agree! It creates such a beautiful connection and is so inspiring!
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I also really love the Ravishly site! If you haven’t checked it out, you should. They have an entire mental health section.
This post is great! I try to read a lot of mental health blogs because they are full of tips and they make me feel less alone ♡ Thank you for sharing!
Wow 🙂 Many congratulations for your super inspiring and empowering blog. Love it!