Thread by @BossRVA

MENTAL HEALTH THREAD!

I have struggled a lot with depression this week. In the spectrum of my depression, this episode has been very mild but long lasting. It feels like I’m in slow motion with the world whizzing me by. I try to talk about my mental health here but everything

sounds so stupid. I went to my doctor today and got a medication adjustment so we’ll see how that goes. But let me tell you what a fun ride struggling with bipolar disorder AND anxiety is— I complained about how since I have been medicated for anxiety, I feel no emotion.

Because of the bipolar disorder, I’m limited on what medication I can take for general anxiety (the usual antidepressant medication strategy triggers manias). I was basically given the choice between being anxious or feeling numb. #ComorbidityOnFleek

Mental health is like a really bad game of whack-a-mole. You think you have everything under control with a good balance of meds and then SURPRISE depression monster pops up. Anyway, enough complaints. I’m going to do my daily GLADS on here.

G-rateful for a family that recognizes depression as an illness and a justifiable reason to say you’re “not feeling well” just like the flu.
L-earned that maybe I can use a UV light to help and it won’t trigger a mania.
A-ccomplishsed getting to my office and working.

D-elighted in watching Like A Boss
S-elf Cared by going to see my psychiatrist and being honest about how I’ve been feeling

Anyway. Sorry for the ramble. #MentalHealthAwareness

I almost forgot.... I hate going to the pharmacy because the guy who always checks me out makes a “are you Katy Perry’s cousin” or “Jessee’s girl” joke. It wasn’t funny the first time. It’s not funny the fifth time.