12 Mental Health Tattoos That Celebrate Your Journey to Recovery

Center yourself and take a deep breath.

Show compassion to yourself first.

Ataraxia is state of tranquility, existing without anxiety.

"These roses and poppies are supposed to be a pretty symbol of my strength fighting bipolar disorder and mental illness." -rebel.grrrl

"Now I'm well again, still fighting everyday, but I'm free, free as a bird." - photosbyemilie

Negativity and self-doubt do not own you.

"I'm the author of my life and my destiny." -ohlookitslauren2497

You are stronger because of what you have faced.

Allow yourself to rise above that which holds you down.

It's never easy, but embrace those imperfection. You are worth so much more than you give yourself credit for.

Give yourself permission to let go of the past and focus on your bright future.

"I don't know when it'll happen, if it's next week or next year but I know that if I keep aiming, keep fighting and remain strong, it's only a matter of time till I'm launched into something good, whatever it is." - lookoutitsliv