It’s nearing the end of Mental Health week.
This year’s theme centers around the healing power of compassion.
Compassion and mental health go hand in hand.
Compassion isn’t just about being kind to others, “it’s about extending that same kindness to ourselves” as well.
After struggling through a really difficult week, my mental health has taken a beating, and every ounce of my self-compassion has gone out the door with it.
Being in your own head the way I am 24/7 means overthinking and overanalyzing every situation. I can’t let things go. It’s a really scary place to be and well-known risk factors contributing to depression and anxiety.
I am taking some time to prioritize self-care and practice self-compassion this Mother’s Day weekend. In order for me to continue advocating for other’s mental health and well-being, I know I need to take care of my own first.
“Compassion connects us all”~CMHA.
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This right here!!
“Being in your own head the way I am 24/7 means overthinking and overanalyzing every situation. I can’t let things go. It’s a really scary place to be and well-known risk factors contributing to depression and anxiety.”
You hit it right on the head! This is soooo relatable!! 24/7 I am literally in my head over certain things concerning my marriage and my husband and I’s relationship. I over analyze literally everything! There are days I feel like I’m going insane! I absolutely HATE it!!
I’ve tried to use music and blogging as an escape. Overthinking is literally mentally and physically draining!
There are days I hate being in my own body. It seems I’ve mastered a lot throughout the years but this overthinking and over analyzing is gonna kill me! I have serious fear of abandonment. Only for the simple fact that growing up I wasn’t wanted by my biological parents and adopted parents. I suffered severe abuse in every way by both my adopted parents. Not only that but family and friends have turned their backs on me throughout the years, when I needed them the most. So I completely understand how you feel. Overthinking and over analyzing is a B**ch!!
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Oh wow that’s alot. I am grateful that you shared this piece of your journey with me. I am sorry for all that you have gone through or continue to go through. You are not alone. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with others is so necessary and a starting block of releasing them from your own head for sure.
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Thank you. I truly appreciate that positive feedback 🥰 I’ve been sharing my story for quite awhile. I’ve been writing an autobiography of my story and journey. So far I’ve written 10 chapters. If you have time or don’t mind reading it, I’ve posted it here on WordPress.
Here is the link: https://mystoryisfarfromover.blog/2023/07/28/chapter-1-my-story-is-far-from-over/
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Oh that’s amazing. I’ve written a children’s book for families dealing with parent with depression. Definitely think about writing a memoir one day. I would love to check out your book. Thanks for sharing
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Oh that’s awesome. Is your children’s book published?
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Yes I self published it…
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Oh that’s fantastic. Congratulations 🎊
It’s crossed my mind several times to self publish my poems but I haven’t quite decided yet because I read about all the requirements to self publish and it sounds a bit daunting and difficult. Especially since I don’t have a laptop or computer to make self publishing happen. All I have is my iPhone that I use to blog, write poems, write articles, write my autobiography, and build my business and website. But hopefully one day I’ll be able to get a laptop or computer to self publish my poems and my autobiography.
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Keep writing. That’s what matters for now
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It’s often said in the courts that there is no supervision or mental health treatment once a person leaves a hospital or a prison. That isn’t true. In 2000 former Premier Mike Harris passed the Community Treatment Order legislation that ensures continued treatment outside of hospitals or prisons. A judge, physician or psychiatrist can issue a CTO which is regularly reviewed. It can be continued and reviewed indefinitely by the courts.
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