I’m not okay, and I know it’s okay to not be okay, and I’m being patient and accepting of the not-okay. It’s been hard, though,
Tag: anxiety
Day 98: Coping Mechanisms
I don’t give a fuck what you need to do to get through this. I just want you to have something. Whether it’s active or
Day 96: Taking things one day at a time
Yesterday, I achieved the impossible. I achieved balance. I woke up early, as I usually tend to. I worked out. I did laundry. I vacuumed.
Day 95: Allowing Sadness to Set In
I won’t lie, the anxiety and isolation are definitely starting to get to me. The other night I was unable to fall asleep because I
Day 75: Keep calm and carry on
Yesterday I realized that hiring probably isn’t any company’s priority right now, and I might have a long slog ahead until I find a new
Day 72: Coronavirus Gratitude. “Look for the Helpers.”
I look at the world around me and despite the effects of the Coronavirus I am able to see the positive and feel optimism and
Day 70: Coronavirus and Unemployment
Yesterday, I achieved the unimaginable. I calmed my mother down. Firstly, a quick update about my friend’s missing cat, Roux. He was found late yesterday
Day 64: ADHD, Unemployment, and Body Movement
One of the key challenges while unemployed has been not letting my body stagnate. It was already difficult to make sure my body moved frequently
Day 61: Using Control Techniques for Anxiety Management
I overslept by almost an hour this morning and am, as a result, feeling panicked. It is 7:30 now and I am forcing myself to
Day 41: Exercising for Emotional Strength
It feels like the Nothing is catching up to me and I’m going to fall into a depressive cycle at any moment. I’m spending my
Day 40: The Nothing Wears Me Down
It is Monday morning. My house is clean and my body is sore. I overslept and I plan to work from home today. I dusted,
Day 38: Light Dawns
It’s one thing to have a logical understanding of something. It’s another thing entirely to experience the emotions of that thing. And it’s yet a
Day 36: Going out alone
Yesterday’s achievement was I went to a movie. That’s it. That’s the accomplishment. I love going to movies and have told myself for many years
Beach trip: last day
It is time to leave. Today, we will pack our belongings back into our cars and return to our homes. We will enjoy this last
Finding Courage To Ask For A Raise
I am 43 years old. I have been in the workforce since I was 14. I have been employed with my current company since I