This is the face of a mother, a sister, a daughter, a cousin & a friend.
The face of a woman who is always tired, but always tries.
The face of mental illness & wellness and psychological warfare from within.
This is the face of trauma & survival.
It's my face & I love it.
Full disclosure: on my journey I have needed help more times than I can count, but I am happy to say, I'm reaching again and tomorrow I start CBT.
I can hardly wait to see what the future holds for me; I feel it is good.
And here we are; week 5 of CBT complete and this coming week will be the most difficult yet, but most fulfilling, I can tell. I am being challenged to step out of myself to get back to some of the things I love & want to try. Writing, journaling, yoga & impromptu dance parties in the livingroom...
I forgot to update on my journey. I completed my CBT course and came out the other side better for it, but still struggling with some things.
I took Anger Management (Options To Anger) a second time, and that helped me even further.
Of course I still have some soul searching to do, but I think that's what life is all about; living, learning and loving. And forgiving (starting with the self).
It's easy to get wrapped up in the down days, but it's getting easier to pull myself out of them & press forward. And that, my friends, is progress!
@Jax_Wild_4_Life Thank You for sharing and good luck on your Journey.
When your thought patterns change, your whole life will start to change.
@RandomUsr thank you so much! And I have also found that to be true from personal experience- my problem is my recovery is like peeling back the layers of an onion, and sometimes I have to start over again. Kinda like it comes in waves... the trick with changing the thoughts, is to catch it when they start to turn back or stay consistent. I feel good about this.
@Jax_Wild_4_Life Let that be the road to empower you.
For me, I found hope in recognizing how I felt and setting boundaries and sticking to them.
I might suggest to be mindful of the little things. Peel the layers back one at a time and smile each time you notice a step forward.
@RandomUsr OMG!!! You are so right! Boundaries are extremely important and need to be set for individual health, but also healthy relationships! I am a firm believer in the benefits! Only those seeking to control don't like boundaries.
Mindfulness is something I also value, but still struggle with, so I am hoping CBT helps me with that.
I found peace with Eckhart Tolle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAaBXlC8-bU
@Periwinkle thank you for sharing! I might check that out tonight. So far, CBT is woeking too, but it's one of those things that only works if you work it ... positive vibes your way ๐๐๐
@Jax_Wild_4_Life
Thank you.
It is a face full of character and experience. It is also, because of that, a very beautiful face.
@stueytheround thank you ๐๐๐
@Jax_Wild_4_Life wish you the best!
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@Jax_Wild_4_Life
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@CherNohio hello gorgeous! ๐๐
@Jax_Wild_4_Life
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Soft steel.
@Jax_Wild_4_Life Sending love!!!
@Sweetteansass awe thank you! Love & positive vibes sent your way also ๐๐๐
I'm impressed with your persistence and your willingness to seek help when needed-- a true act of courage <3
@Minholkin thank you very much! Positive vibes your way ๐๐๐
@Jax_Wild_4_Life๐ Good to see and well wishes for you.
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@Jax_Wild_4_Life I see and appreciate your face and your experience. Weโre all on this journey together. Weโll hold hands as we take new stepsโฆ we are not alone.
@kapturedphotos thank you! Love to see ya and thanks for being here.
Love & positive vibes sent your way ๐๐๐๐
Week 2, session 2 of CBT 10 week program complete.
I felt really good about my session yesterday. It was hugely beneficial, relaxing and informative. I gained some more insight on myself and how to better cope, I unlocked more tools within and I was refreshed on techniques I already know, but haven't used in a while.
I feel blessed & hopeful. CBT has homework every week, so it's a practical therapy providing practical solutions to real & percieved problems.
Can hardly wait for what's next