Today I started my mental health challenge. My main goal was to cut out sugar and to eat low carbs. I managed to do that today, but it wasn't easy. I had to keep reminding myself that I am doing this to be mentally healthy. I wanted the sweets and the carbs, but I made it through the day.
I didn't get a chance to exercise or meditate, which was sad because I know these will help. But I did spend some time visiting with my sister Stalee. We discussed my mental health challenge. She gave a suggestion that she learned about depression. She said that some say that if you are feeling depressed, first take a shower and get ready for the day. Then leave the house and go do something enjoyable. She also said another technique is to have a plan for when you are feeling high anxiety, depression, or the onset of a panic attack. It might be go for a walk, sit down and read a book, take a nap, take a bath. I am not sure what my game plan will be, but I want to have one.
I am discouraged because it feels like mental struggles or disorders are all the rage right now. It feels like everyone is posting on Facebook that they too have anxiety or depression. On the kid show Incredibles, the mom says that everyone is special. The son responds with if everyone is special, then no one is special. That is how I feel about my mental problems. If everyone has mental disorders, then no body has them. This is just life. This is just part of being human. If this is it and there is nothing better, nothing more, than that is very depressing! I have hope that there is a better life, that there is peace and calm and joy in this life. I have hope that I can find healing for my mental sicknesses and weaknesses. I have hope.
Tomorrow I have a difficult day so I might not make it through the day without feeling depressed and like I want to run away. Tomorrow I will do my best to endure and hopefully I can get back on to healing and health on Thursday.
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