22/09/2025
Nobody likes to show their weaknesses, but
I want to raise awareness for mental health, because what you see on- or offline in a single moment can never tell the whole story. Your perception of someone rarely reflects how they truly feel inside.
Since it’s part of my work to speak openly about mental health, I feel a responsibility to also share my own struggles. Even as a psychologist, I’m not always “fine.”
I’ve often heard people assume my life must be perfect just based on the photos I share and recently someone even doubted I was really unwell, because I had posted a smiling picture the day before.
It shows me once more how important it is to keep speaking openly about mental health.
This summer has probably been one of the most intense times of my life. It was full of beautiful experiences. I said YES to life again and again, and it led me to incredible places, people, and growth. I met amazing souls, embraced freedom, lightness, exploration. But I realized too late that I didn’t leave any space to recharge my batteries, as I was working a lot in between.
By co-creating 6 festivals and juggling 4 jobs at the same time, I completely crossed my own boundaries and lost balance which left me feeling burned out, overwhelmed and questioning everything.
It hasn’t been easy to find joy in my routines again and to come back into balance. Of course there were many happy, grateful days, but also many days where the struggles you don’t see were very present.
So here I am, sharing this vulnerable side. To remind you that no life is perfect, that I am not perfect, and that what you see online is just a tiny fraction of reality. So please keep this in mind & be kind — always 🤍