mental health
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Working with anxiety
I had my first real shift at work yesterday. I am working in retail again and this time, it’s at a big store. Previously, I’ve had issues with this. I get panic attacks easily, struggle with mood swings, and usually wind up crying in a bathroom somewhere. Or sometimes I end up talking myself out… Read more
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Keeping my schedule
I’ve been keeping my schedule. I get up, take a shower, brush my hair, blow dry my hair, drink water. Stretch. Eat breakfast and take my meds. Give or take a step. I think clearer when I do this. It doesn’t solve everything, but it keeps me on track. It used to be that I… Read more
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Fixing things instead of crashing
I’ve been taking my meds. Consistently. It’s now part of my routine. Today, I had something happen with my family. Everything is fine, but it’s one of those someone told me something I didn’t know and now it’s messing with me kind of deals. Family secrets being revealed. Again. Before, I would have spiraled. I… Read more