1. REMIND YOURSELF THAT YOU'RE GOING to BE OKAY

There were times where I didn't even know if I would survive my mental breakdown. One of the best ways to deal with a mental breakdown and which helped a lot was constantly reminding myself that this too shall pass and that I'm going to be okay.

2. TALK to SOMEONE

I can't stress enough to how important it is to talk to anyone about what it is you're going through. For me I went and saw a psychiatrist and that helped a lot! It's okay to ask for help. People aren't going to berate you just because you can't do this all by yourself.

3. SURROUND YOURSELF with the RIGHT PEOPLE

This is also very important. If you surround yourself with negative people who just put you down then you're never going to get better. Plus, you will feel even worse about yourself. Always surround yourself with people who sincerely love and care for you, even when you're not at your best.

4. WRITE in a JOURNAL

When going through a mental breakdown you feel overwhelmed and it can be hard to separate your thoughts.

What helped me to do this was keeping a journal. Just write down anything that you're thinking or feeling. You will feel a lot better and it will be easier for you to make healthy decisions.

5. BE PATIENT with YOURSELF

It's important to always be patient with yourself. There are going to be days when you just drive yourself crazy. But keep a positive attitude toward yourself and remember that this won't last forever!