October Is Emotional Wellness Month, And I'm Here To Remind You It's OK To Not Be OK
We should be empathizing with one another, and lifting each other up in our journeys to get better.
Recovery is not a linear progression. This past year, I've been very hard on myself for having days when I "regress" into spiraling downward with my mood. I get angry at myself, thinking I've grown out of this phase. Currently, I'm working to acknowledge my moods and meet myself each day.
Just like how our energy and metabolism varies from day to day, so does our mental health. One day it might seem like your depression is in the past, and the next day will be spent with the same foggy exhaustion you've fought so hard to escape. This does not mean you've failed. This does not mean it isn't worth it to keep trying to get better. Remember, the goal is not to be perfect, the goal is to grow.
With that said, I believe there are more complex issues to mental illness such as chemical imbalances within the brain, however, I think there are things we can choose to "be happy." Getting out of bed, taking a shower, or going for a walk are all small steps to "choosing happiness." Choosing happiness does not mean, "Oh, I'll be happy today" and magically feeling ecstatic. Choosing happiness is taking whatever steps you can manage to move towards a happier place. This will look different for every individual, and that's okay.
@fruityPond7887
Aww this is such a comforting, validating, kind read, many thanks for sharing, Pond. ❤
Definitely need to up my self care game haha, glad there's months like these, and people like you encouraging self care and looking after our wellbeing. ❤
@Sunisshiningandsoareyou Aww all you can do is your best Sun! I know sometimes we can put pressure on ourselves to practice self-care but I think that can be counterintuitive at some points, so just do your best! ❤️ I appreciate you!
@fruityPond7887 Aww yess, thankyouu, I appreciate you more!❤
