ST. Louis — It’s not easy to determine if a person has a mental health problem. Someone can show a strong look, but they are struggling internally.
Quyncee Shockley is tough at the gym. Weights and exercises provide a level of treatment.
“Oh, that helped me in many ways,” she said.
Training strengthened her muscles. “You really start pushing yourself where you can,” she said.
Training helped her reach not only physical potential but also mental potential.
“It’s about doing your best for yourself. No matter what it looks like, someone else might think,” she told 5 On Your Side.
Shockley inspired courage on social media, and she posted a long post on Facebook, even though others might be thinking. It talked about her personal fight, and it wasn’t an easy decision.
“It just inspired the courage to put myself there. Life is hard. I groped. I could feel embarrassed and embarrassed,” she said.
But she believed that being open about herself was also therapeutic.
“Until you are honest with yourself, you never see them and you can never help or ask for help. Know what is really happening That’s never the case, “she explained.
She believes it makes a difference to her. “It gets better and better day by day,” she said with a laugh.
Shockley is a champion bodybuilder, but he is not pursuing a perfect body.
“It’s not perfect, but it comes as your own best version,” she said.
She believes that her physical and mental health approach sets an example for others.
“If you are honest, vulnerable, and can speak up about your experience, you never know how many people you can help,” she said.
She believes that good mental health can be achieved through personal awareness, effort and commitment.
“No matter what your situation, where you came from, how you are doing now, if you have a dream, if you have a goal, it’s possible.” She said.
Check out her training website for more information on Shockley’s approach to mental and physical health.
