Mental Health and Self Care
Today we're talking about mental health and self care. ❤
My mental health journey started years ago , after my first miscarriage I had a mental breakdown. It was serious like "off work for weeks, daily group therapy sessions breakdown".
This was when I discovered panic attacks
If I can be honest I didn't take it seriously at the time and I was just going through the motions to complete therapy and get back to work. But where I am in my journey today ,I wish I'd started an actual treatment plan then because I'd probably be better at dealing with my issues in this current environment. Last year ended bad for me and going into the new year and the current state of the world it didn't seem like things were going to get better, but surprisingly they did. And the biggest change that I've made to help me through this process is I started choosing ME!
For so long I was everything for everybody that when it came around to me, I had nothing left. I finally realized that if I'm not good then I have nothing to give to my babies , so choosing me was the best thing I've done for them.
So the first thing I did was talk to my doctor and started a medication to help with my moods , because babyyy this post partum depression, and panic attacks was too much. Next I found a therapist and she is good, we meet twice a week. Not only can I vent about ish, but she provides different things I can do during the week to help manage. Ive also started Journaling this has helped me tremendously, way more than I thought it would. When I write stuff down my mind is clear and I feel free.
My goal is to add more self care during the week , at least one day a week to do something for me. Rather its gardening, walking, pampering myself, something that brings me peace.
What steps are you taking to keep your health in check?!
What are you doing to get back to happy?
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