Maxene Magalona talks about mental health, learns how to 'surrender' in the moment

Maxene Magalona candidly talked about her mental health as she shared how she felt when she woke up this morning.

"I woke up feeling a little scared this morning due to fear and anxiety," she wrote on Instagram.

"When you're dealing with a mental health condition, juggling different jobs, going on a self-healing journey and experiencing a spiritual awakening all at the same time--it can get pretty overwhelming.

"I understand that there will really be days when uncomfortable feelings such as anxiety, fear, shame, guilt and doubt naturally arise and there's nothing else to do but to just hold space for them and let them come."

Despite being scared, Maxene learned an important lesson that she graciously shared with her followers.

"Personally, I find that the best thing to do when this happens is to surrender to the present moment," she advised.

"Do not resist. Allow the present moment to unfold before you as though you chose it. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Breathe and remember that you are not your thoughts.

"You are your soul. You are your heart. You are your breath. Cry if you must but just keep breathing and hold yourself gently through the process."

In the end, Maxene reminded everyone to let go of the things that we can't control and hold on to hope, peace, and happiness.

"In this moment, I learned that the more we let go, the more we become free. Holding on to pain will only poison your soul.

"Hold on to hope. Hold on to peace. Hold on to happiness instead."

For those who want to seek professional help, please contact the National Mental Health Crisis Hotline at 1553 (Luzon wide, toll-free); Globe 0966-3514518, 0917-8998727; Smart/Sun/TNT 0908-6392672. Hopeline: 8804-4673 (PLDT), 09175584673 (Globe), 09188734673 (Smart), and 2919 for Globe/TM (toll-free).