This was brave writing. It is hard when fear is steering and our limbic brain is the only lens we can see through. Might be impossible to think our way out of it, but we can find a crack to let the light in by moving our body, listening to music, sitting in nature, being with animals, making art. Just enough light to see by. Keep moving forward. Does it help at all to know you're not alone?
Tricia, knowing I'm not alone makes ALL the difference. For years, I thought I was alone in this struggle... and I could only progress so far.
Even though this post makes it *look* like I'm doing worse, it's actually the connections I've made in the last two years that are making it possible for me to be this transparent and take the next steps toward getting more help. Does that make sense?
And yes, moving your body, listening to music, all those things, are immensely helpful, as well. 🙏
I appreciate your insight and sharing your experience. It is good to hear you are finding a way through. 😊
This was brave writing. It is hard when fear is steering and our limbic brain is the only lens we can see through. Might be impossible to think our way out of it, but we can find a crack to let the light in by moving our body, listening to music, sitting in nature, being with animals, making art. Just enough light to see by. Keep moving forward. Does it help at all to know you're not alone?
Tricia, knowing I'm not alone makes ALL the difference. For years, I thought I was alone in this struggle... and I could only progress so far.
Even though this post makes it *look* like I'm doing worse, it's actually the connections I've made in the last two years that are making it possible for me to be this transparent and take the next steps toward getting more help. Does that make sense?
And yes, moving your body, listening to music, all those things, are immensely helpful, as well. 🙏