My mental health, or lack thereof, for #TimetoTalk day
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you're very brave @traciyork! and you've made me feel a bit better, so thank you! I have an array of mental health issues (I honestly think MOST of us really do!) and I minored in psych.. major in biochem.. never finished either LOL those psych classes were like reading excerpts from my family tree
My mother has trichotillomania - which I've inherited but the fear of losing my hair like she did and the embarrassment of it scared me so much that I've been able control that part of my OCD. crazy to think that a fear of being singled out like she was is so terrifying to me that each time I find myself doing it I immediately stop. I wish depression and anxiety were as easy for me to escape.. but those two know just how to get me..they are very "rational" and "realistic".
Anyways, I applaud you for putting this out there. And I think you're very beautiful in that picture :) <3
Thank you so much in return for your kind words and candidness, @amariespeaks!
My youngest daughter was also diagnosed with trichotillomania (and I just doubled checked with her to make sure she was okay with me saying so), and hers is focused on her eyebrows and lashes. She's learned techniques to deal (and fear of being singled out definitely plays into it).
I know what you mean about those evil twins, D & A. Have you ever seen this comic before?
https://themighty.com/2015/09/nick-seluk-depicts-anxiety-and-depression-in-the-awkward-yeti-comic/
Thanks again for sharing your story, and for the beautiful compliment. 💜
You're welcome :) Sending love to your daughter <3 <3 when it's exceptionally bad I sit on my hands..or paint or do some embroidering because it keeps my hands busy.
The comic made me laugh! Thanks :) meditation and yoga have really helped in my struggle but it creeps back in. Right now especially, so your post was perfectly timed for me - I've been lost in translation since about November lol
Thanks so much, and I'm so glad you got a laugh! Yeah, this time of year is usually tough, no matter how much vitamin D I toss in my body. Sending loads of love & light in your direction, @amariespeaks
Congratulations to her Majesty on winning. 🍌🍌🍌🍌
Wonderful post Traci! Surely, deep personal self analysis. It's way more than I would be comfortable doing myself. I admire your courage!
Thanks so much, Roger. I'm now at the age that it's less about courage, and more about channeling my inter-Betty White. 😊
Betty White is amazing!
Welcome to my life especially every year around November until the new year I fight off panic attacks and bouts with major depression. Thank God spring springs and magically things seem brighter. Seasonal affect disorder indeed. A good friend of mine explained the underlying issue of panic attacks is of a spiritual nature from feeling disconnected ... IDK if it helps but something to think about. I challenge you to face your fears however irrational or insignificant you may or may not think they are. Remember you are a child of the universe and have a right to be here (http://mwkworks.com/desiderata.html). Much love to you and yours.. Blessed be.
Sorry to hear you struggle with the black dog too, @spozone.
I've heard that theory before, and it's definitely something to think about. By any chance, have you seen this article?
http://wildhunt.org/2015/01/treating-depression-in-a-pagan-context.html
If not, I recommend it. I try to reread it here and there - it's a great reminder of things to do to help kick it to the curb.
Sending lots of bright blessings to you and yours.
Jesus, @Traciyork... How do you never fail to out of the blue make my day haha. I was so surprised to see you still mention my gunslinnger post after so many weeks had gone by. I am sitting in a coffee shop beaming at this screen.
Also, loved your GoT "John Snow" outburst.
Wow. Thanks for sharing all of this. I think it's important that people know they're not alone. You've put into words things that I haven't been brave enough to articulate myself yet.
So, in an odd way... You just called me on my own shit without even meaning to. I preach about being authentic, about shooting from the hip... But I have stories to tell still.
Thanks for being so brave today (and every day). This piece really touched me.
LMFAO! I'm so glad, @chrismccron. I managed to hack into the coffee shop webcam...
And thank you. I don't think it's that you haven't been brave enough (because you strike me as certainly not at all lacking in that), it's just that it hasn't been the right time for you to share your stories. I look forward to seeing them when you do.
You're very welcome and thank you in return for all of your wicked awesome comments!
Well, if that photo is after a week of not showering...girl...you're gorgeous. Love that you shared, thank you.
Aww, thanks so much, @appiepearl! You're too kind!
(no, seriously - I only paid for the 1 SBD compliment, and that was at least 1,000 SBD worth! 😉)
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@pixresteemer, you ROCK! 😊
Isn't anxiety because of uncertainty i.e. the fear of the unknown because if you knew what you have to do and how you are going to do then there would be no anxiety there would it. ? I'm not saying that you're going to know everything because that's just impossible. All I'm saying is just pay attention to what you have to do as per the requirement of the situation then think how you're going to do it then do it.
You're absolutely right, @amarbir - that's how anxiety works. However, Generalized Anxiety Disorder is different - thanks for the suggestions though. 😊 🍌
Ok. No problemo. There's always something to learn; otherwise everyone would be a champion of everything and that's just a bunch of nonsense.
Thank you for writing this. I recognise your story of not wanting to go into the shop, I don't like being around people myself. A few years ago we were planning a holiday in Lanzerote and everyone kept recommending these all inclusive resorts. The thought alone of having to be around people my whole holiday gave me a panic attack. We ended up renting a villa as remote as possible.
I also get anxiety whenever I have to drive somewhere. I am a good driver and once I am on the road I am fine, but just knowing I have to drive somewhere will ruin my whole day and make me lose my appetite. No matter how much I drive, that feeling never goes away.
You're very welcome, @isabellelauren! It's nice to hear I'm not alone, but I'm also sorry you can relate. I have a thing with driving too - when the post partum hit, I couldn't drive for a year because my anxiety was so bad. I hope it goes away for you sometime soon, and I'll be keeping you in my thoughts. hugs