Quotes about mental health can be helpful for those who are struggling with their own mental health or the mental health of a loved one. These quotes can help you feel less alone, more understood and remind you that you are not alone in your struggles.
Mental Health Quotes That Make You Feel Less Alone
“When you are depressed, you are living in the past. When you are anxious, you are living in the future. When you are at peace, you are living in the present.” – Lao Tzu
“A strong mind is like a fortress which cannot be conquered even by the hardest of difficulties.” – Unknown
“You will not be punished for your anger; you will be punished by your anger.” – Buddha
“If a man does his best, he isn’t giving an inch to anyone.” – Robert Kennedy
“I am not alone. I am surrounded by a world of people who love me.”
“I don’t have a problem. I have a life.”
“I’m not crazy, I’m just not all there.”
“I’m fine, thanks for asking.”
“You are not alone in your struggle. There are people out there who understand what you’re going through. You are not alone.”
“I can feel like a failure and still be awesome.”
“I have had the same problems for years, but I am still determined to solve them.”
“I still think I’m broken.”
“The only thing standing between you and your dreams, is the story you keep telling yourself.”
“A wise man once said that ‘time heals everything.’ But only time can heal a broken heart.”
“The worst part about depression isn’t the pain itself. It’s the feeling that no one else understands it.”
“Don’t ever let someone tell you who you are because if they do, then they control your life.”
“Mental health should be an important part of everyone’s life. Mental illness does not discriminate and can affect anyone.”
“People are going to stare anyway so why not be proud of who I am?”
“It’s okay to cry. It’s not okay to let the tears burn holes in your favorite shirt.” — Unknown
“When you feel like you’re the only one going through something, remember that you’re not. And when you feel like you have no one to talk to, remember that we’re here for you. To listen or just be here.” — Unknown
“You are enough. You are worthy of love and happiness and peace. You are enough.” — Unknown
“Just because I’m smiling doesn’t mean I’m happy.” — Unknown
“You’re beautiful on the outside but even more beautiful on the inside.” — Unknown
“Do not apologize for who you are and what you want out of life. You do not owe anyone an explanation, nor are they entitled to one.” — Unknown
“I’m not crazy… I’m unique!” — Unknown
- “I can’t be less alone than I am now, so let the chips fall where they may.”
— Laverne Cox
- “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
— Albert Einstein
- “The only person who can pull me down is myself, and I’m not going to let myself pull me down anymore.”
— C. JoyBell C.
- “Everyone has a mental health story, but not everyone has access to the resources that make these stories possible to tell.”
— Andy Brownfield
- “It’s okay to be broken, it’s okay not to be okay.”
— Unknown
- “I will no longer allow my past experiences with mental illness to define my future experiences with mental health.”
“You are not alone in your pain. You are not alone in your suffering. You are not alone in this struggle.” -Unknown
“Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma often prevents people from getting help they need.” -Barack Obama
“Life is a balance between holding on and letting go.” -Anonymous
“I believe that the most important thing about mental health is having someone to talk to about the things that bother you the most.” -Anonymous
“Mental illness can affect anyone at any time.” -Unknown
“Feeling depressed is just a part of life, but what you do with those feelings can change everything.” -Anonymous
Being a mental health advocate is about more than just talking about your experiences with others. It’s also about finding ways to make those experiences less isolating.
The best way to do that? By finding quotes from other people who have similar stories, and relating them to your own life.
Here are some of my favorite quotes about mental illness:
1.”I know it doesn’t seem like it now, but one day you’re going to look back on this and laugh.” – Anonymous
2.”Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” – Anonymous
3.”You are not your thoughts; you are not your feelings; you are not even the sum total of all those things.” – Anonymous
“I’ve been in mental health for a long time, and I’ve never seen it as an illness. It’s a way of thinking. It’s a way of being.” – Carrie Fisher
“When you are depressed, you are living in the past. When you are anxious, you are living in the future. When you are at peace, you are living in the present.” – Lao Tzu
“You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn
“So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they’re busy doing things they think are important. This is because they don’t have any passion or purpose. Their days are spent doing work that isn’t inspiring but pays well enough to keep them distracted from how bored and depressed they really feel inside.” – Steve Maraboli
“The only thing standing between you and your goal is the bullshit story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.” – Jordan Belfort
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you.” – Maya Angelou
“Sometimes I go to bed at night, and I think of how many people are suffering from mental illness, and how alone they must feel. And I wonder what it would be like if we could all just hold hands for one minute.” – Demi Lovato
“I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.” – Louisa May Alcott
“You can’t walk around with your head in the clouds all the time. But you can walk around with your feet on the ground, which is where they should be.” – Dr. Seuss
“My life is my message.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“You have brains in your head; you have feet in your shoes; you can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss
“It’s always darkest before dawn.” – Thomas Fuller
“The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself.”
-Anna Quindlen
“My depression taught me that I am strong, if not indestructible.”
-Frida Kahlo
“I think it’s important to talk about mental health in our industry because it can be a lonely place. It’s easy to become isolated when you’re working constantly and traveling so much. If you’re struggling with anything, or just need someone to talk to, please reach out.”
-Selena Gomez
