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Therapist’s Thoughts Thursday
Last week, I had a session with a young man who everyone calls the “funny guy.” Always cracking jokes, always keeping the mood light. But beneath that humor was deep anxiety he never showed.

Many Nigerians use laughter as a shield, especially men. We joke through the pain until it becomes part of the act.

Mental health isn’t weakness, it’s awareness. Sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is stop pretending everything is fine.

Reach out for a confidential chat. Healing starts with honesty.

Working nonstop doesn’t make you strong, it makes you human — and humans need rest.
When exhaustion becomes your normal, burnout is calling.
It starts with tiredness, slips into detachment, and can end in breakdown if ignored.

Your work should not cost your mental health.
Let’s talk about burnout, balance, and building healthier work habits.

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During one of my sessions, a young woman told me she felt like she was living for everyone else, her parents, her pastor, and her friends. Every decision she made came with someone else's approval stamp. The weight of trying to please everyone left her anxious, constantly doubting herself.

We worked on one thing, reclaiming her ownership. I told her, “Peace starts when you stop outsourcing your decisions.” Slowly, she began saying no without guilt, making choices that reflected her, not others’ expectations.

A few months later, she said something that stuck with me: “For the first time, I feel like I’m living my own life.”

That is what this week’s mantra means, I own my choices, my mind, and my peace. You get to write your story.

Heartbreak. Addiction. Stress. You are not alone. Say it with me: I choose life. I choose hope. ”