It’s always my intention to be honest and authentic in each and every post I make on social media. And I also believe talking about our mental health is important to help break the stigma and create real conversations about our struggles and how to move through it. So let’s talk about mine.
These past few weeks, I have been struggling. I don’t always show it on the outside. I try to internalize a lot of it. And on social media… well, most of the content I’ve been posting was preplanned and recorded weeks ago. My anxiety has been getting worse. I’ve been having one of the worst OCD and rumination flare-ups in recent time. I have struggled staying in my routine, waking up in the mornings, working out, eating healthy, feeling grounded, and being my usual self.
This isn’t anything new to me. This actually happens to me quite often. But it hasn’t felt this hard in a long time.
I’ve been working on just giving myself compassion through this phase. Letting myself take a few steps back. Reminding myself that it’s okay if I need to sleep a little longer and do a little less during the day. But it’s been feeling like all the tools I’ve accumulated up to this point in my journey aren’t working like they should.
I’m not sharing this for pity. I am fine. I have gone through worse.
I am sharing this as a reminder that YOU are not alone in your struggles.
Dealing with mental health challenges can feel lonely and isolating. Like no one could ever possibly understand. But I understand. And so many others understand too.
Try to give yourself a little ease. You are doing your best with what you have right now. And I’m proud of you for that. Take it one day at a time if you need to. Focus on the next step in front of you.
For me, the past few days have been a bit better. Lots of thunderstorms, nature, and quality time with my love have started to fill my heart back up with joy.
I found a new therapist and a new psychiatrist, and I’m nervous, but ready to move through this really difficult time.
And lastly, a reminder that the hard times don’t last forever. This is a moment that will soon pass and will be replaced with something so magical beyond our current comprehension.
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Spent the last few days taking in all the sights, sounds, and experiences of SD. 💛 So, the weekly YouTube video is a bit delayed. I’ll record one tomorrow. What should I talk about?
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Gonna record some videos next week! What should I talk about?
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Taking a quick break from the long form videos this week. I have a lot of other work to do and don’t want to burn myself out. 🙏🏽💛
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I’m a late diagnosed autistic person with a passion for spreading more love and compassion. I use this platform to share my neurodivergent experiences, my special interests (fitness, nature, and music), and to try to help at least one person feel less alone.
If you’re new here, welcome. If you’ve been here a while, thank you for all the support. 💛
30 September 2014