Hows everyone doing?

[destinymichelle]

I just wanted to give a quick little update as well as to check on everyone! Since my last ER trip, I have been doing extremely better. I’ve been pushing negative thoughts to the side and trying to focus on happy thoughts. It’s been very difficult, but it’s a change! I’ve picked up a few small hobbies to keep my mind busy and it’s been very helpful. If any of you are interested in that, let me know and maybe I can help with that! I’m still not on any anxiety medication. I’m currently trying to consider every option that I have available to me since I have no medical insurance. Besides that, I hope that you all are doing amazing! If anyone needs to talk please feel free to message me! ❤️

[thyroidmom84]

I am glad to hear it! Lots of people mention diet change has helped them- nutrition facts.org has great info on foods that can help you battle depression and anxiety.

[destinymichelle in reply to thyroidmom84]

Thank you! I will look into that. 😁 I’m currently trying to get outside more and even just walk as well. I still haven’t been able to get myself to go in a grocery store, but I’m making baby steps!

[thyroidmom84 in reply to destinymichelle]

Nature and exercise are both great things to reduce anxiety. Always glad to see positive follow up posts.

[Silverlining101 in reply to destinymichelle]

I thought I was the only one who can’t go in the grocery store without my eyes feeling weird and then feeling faint. It never used to bother me until the past two months

[destinymichelle in reply to Silverlining101]

Oh yes. That’s been very difficult for me. I dread having to go in.

[Agora1]

destinymichelle, great news.... you're on the right path. It can be done

without medication. Keep going forward xx

[destinymichelle in reply to Agora1]

Thank you so much! I hope that you’re doing well ❤️❤️❤️

[lovetodance2018]

So glad to hear your are doing better. You are doing the right steps to feeling better. I would love to hear about your hobbies you started. I recently started to struggle again and when feeling depressed those positive thoughts are difficult. But I know it is possible. Way to go! Please continue to keep us updated. God Bless.

[destinymichelle in reply to lovetodance2018]

I started journaling and writing about my mental health. I wish that I could post pictures, so that I could show you. Apparently there’s a thing called “Passion Planner” that looks similar to what I’m doing. I’m just journaling about my mental health, things I want to write down, just things to clear my mind and things to look forward to. I’ve also started reading again. I used to love reading, but my anxiety was so bad that it would be hard to focus on anything besides the physical symptoms and what was going on in my head. I’ve tried to get out more as well. Whether it’s just to let my dog use the bathroom or what. I’ve been trying to get a lot of fresh air and enjoy the nature. I want to pick up painting as a hobby. I just feel like it would be fun and therapeutic for me. I’m just trying to find healthy hobbies to pick up that can keep my mind busy, even for five minutes. I understand the feeling depressed... I’ve been that way too. I hope nothing but the best for you ❤️ We can overcome this.