What happens when we leave healing from a mental health condition, addiction, and trauma?
My lived experience with a mental health condition is the greatest teacher. Ten years ago my heart was all in as I engaged in several activities to manage my condition. I participated in therapy, support groups, ate relatively healthy foods, exercised, took medications, and had a few friends.
I was feeling good and for the most part, I was happy. Because I was feeling well I decided I no longer needed therapy nor found it necessary to keep attending a support group. I continued to do the other activities. Within about a year my mood began to dip into darkness. Depression and anxiety returned making it impossible to function and work.
I realized I needed to do something to get back on track. I returned to a weekly support group, enrolled in a day treatment program, the psychiatrist I was seeing adjusted my medication, and I returned to therapy. I continue to eat healthy, exercise, write (author), and do other social activities to build a supportive community around me.
I returned to healing 9 years ago. Since that time I have experienced some low moments. However, by keeping my heart open to the lessons of Recovery I recall what I did to help me manage my mood during past episodes and use those learning experiences in the present moment. This allows me to experience all that life has to offer and engage in activities of daily living.
What tools do you use to keep your heart open to healing?
What happens when you leave your spot of healing from a mental health condition, addiction, and trauma?
I would love to hear your response to these 2 questions (all answers will be held in confidence).
Peace
Larry
email: ljw@superhumanbeing.net
website: https://superhumanbeing.net/