14/07/2025
"My mental health matters as much as my physical health."
I once worked with a Client. He was in his early 40s, a father of two, and the breadwinner of his family. He came to see me after he was diagnosed with hypertension, but the issue wasn’t just physical. He was stressed, anxious, and had been ignoring it for years.
He’d been pushing through work stress, family pressure, and the weight of being the “strong one.” Tunde would always say, “It’s just life, na. I’m fine.”
But, as we worked together, he started opening up. He shared how he’d been feeling overwhelmed at work, how his relationships were suffering, and how the constant pressure was affecting his sleep. His physical health wasn’t going to improve until he took his mental health seriously.
By practicing mindfulness, setting healthy boundaries, and recognizing the connection between his mental and physical well-being, Tunde started to heal, not just physically but emotionally too.
You see, mental health isn’t something we can neglect while we care for our bodies. They are connected.
Your mental health matters just as much as your physical health.
Repeat this mantra today. Share it with someone who needs the reminder.
