I hope that wherever you are, you know Recovery is with you.
Today, I want to take a break from writing about Recovery in general and share with you how my own Recovery journey is progressing.
Over the last few days, I have felt some emotional and mental anxiety and sadness. I am curious about where these feelings are coming from. Could they be connected to my gut health? Maybe it is the change of seasons. Could my medication not be working the way it once did? Could an event have triggered some of my past trauma?
These are all worthy questions to ask myself. Plain and simple, the answer may be yes. My current mood could be the result of one or more of these things.
Does it matter that I know exactly why I am feeling this way? Right now, I believe what matters most is that I activate my care plan. For me, this means showing myself compassion, bringing my mood to God and asking for His healing hand to lift my anxiety and sadness. It also means making time to rest, attending support groups, eating healthy, and doing things that help me relax.
Sometimes I can recognize what is causing a change in my mood. Other times, like right now, it is difficult to identify one main cause. Sometimes, it simply is what it is.
When this happens, I do not have to figure everything out right away. If my sadness or anxiety continues for two weeks or longer, I will reach out to my therapist and psychiatrist for support.
There is also beauty in knowing that my current mood will not last forever. I do not need to force these feelings away just because they are uncomfortable. Instead of telling myself, “Here we go again,” I can meet myself with compassion.
Sharing this with you helps me in several ways. When I name what I am feeling and what I am telling myself about those feelings, I begin to understand them rather than fear them. I also hope that by sharing my experience, you will know that we are together on this journey of Recovery.
Most importantly, I know that God is beside me whether my mood is stable or unsteady. His love does not change with my mood. I know He loves me unconditionally.
I do not believe we should always rush to get rid of uncomfortable feelings. Sometimes our emotions have something to teach us. When we slow down, listen, and care for ourselves, we may discover what is underneath them.
Recovery does not mean that I will never feel anxious, sad, or unsettled again. It means I have learned how to walk through those feelings with compassion, support, and faith.
And today, that is what I am doing.
Remember, Recovery is happening right now, in this moment.
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