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| | | Q | | What's one piece of mental health advice you wish you could give your younger self? | | | | A | | "I'd encourage myself to start therapy sooner. I started seeing a therapist in my late 20s, and my only regret is that I waited so long. If I had learned how to communicate, cope, set boundaries, and take care of myself a lot earlier, I could've spared myself from a ton of hardship and better set myself up for success in most, if not all, areas of my life. But better 'late' than never." — Morgan Mandriota, newsletter editor
"Start speaking more kindly to yourself. The world will be mean enough." — Samantha Costa, editor
"I would tell my younger self not to be so dismissive of exercise. In my teens and 20s, despite what people told me, I was convinced that it wouldn't make a difference. My problems felt too big. Now, in my 30s, my relationship with exercise has completely changed, and my mental health is much better for it.
"I genuinely look forward to going to the gym these days, and I wish I'd realized sooner what a powerful stress reliever it can be. Finding activities I enjoy and keeping things varied has been key. I mix it up with dance classes, reformer Pilates, and body pump. While it doesn't magically fix everything, I always leave these classes feeling mentally lighter than when I arrived." — Chloe Szilagyi, editor
"You are worthy. You are loved." — Ren Dias, editor
"I'd tell myself to say 'yes' more. I usually default to staying in by myself (and still do), but I've missed out on many memories by doing so. This is still something I'm working on, but I'm getting better at it, and I've met a lot more people in the process." — Sarah Choi, engagement editor | | | | | If you'd like to request a specific topic, offer feedback, or chime in with your answers to our weekly questions, feel free to email us at newsletters@healthline.com. We look forward to connecting with you and supporting you on the path to mental well-being. | | | | | | | | | TRY THIS | | Get Help Online | | Get the mental health support you need online. Discover vetted health partners who may fit in your mental health journey. | | | | | | | | | | | We picked these articles just for you | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | We may feature your messages to our inbox within our content. Please do not provide any personal identifiable information. Replies may be edited for length and clarity. For more, see our Privacy Policy. | Healthline, Optum Now, and their respective logo(s) are trademarks of RVO Health, LLC.
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