Have any of you heard of the app 'Rise Up'? I downloaded it in honour of the passing of Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17th May), and was pleasantly surprised to find that it has had a positive impact on my recovery thus far.
Today, as a recommended coping skill (along with 'Love Your Feet' where I gave myself a rather messy pedicure) was titled Perfectly Imperfect, in which I am to write a journal entry on whatever topic that pleases me (e.g. my day, goals, dreams, recovery) - I created this blog so that I could start journaling my musings and thoughts, as well as my adventures and recovery.
Recovery
Today, I will not give you my back story, but rather, a little bit about my recovery experience. I have been (officially) in recovery since March 2013. I have diagnosed depression and anxiety (body dysmorphic disorder)
as well as some big eating problems which plague my life.
Recovery isn't easy. I know that's a bit of a cliche, but what works for some people doesn't work for others. For instance, I really don't get along with yoga...
As a girl who can't even touch her toes (or do a roly poly), yoga just isn't the one for me. I know so many people who swear by it, and to be honest, I'd love to be one of these people that can meditate to tinkly music and sit on a rock by the ocean and put my body into all sorts of contortions that would impress even a porn star, but I'm afraid, the yoga ship has sailed for me. It barely even existed. So, as I'm being batted from nurse to councilor to doctor to therapist, the 'y' word does make me want to tell them where to stick their downward dog.
Anyway, I hope you yoga lovers and yoga haters are all having a lovely day. Take care!
Bye for now,
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