>A letter to Myself on Coming out of Funkness!!
>I am coming out of a funk. One that has literally kicked my butt. I struggle with depression and anxiety and PMS makes it worse. I have a very stressful job as a nurse and a teenage daughter…need I say more? I realized today as I was coming out of this latest bout of funkness(not sure if “funkness” is a word but this is MY blog so now it’s MY word! 
that light and sunshine are so good for the soul. I sat outside for awhile and couldn’t believe how much it brought me to life. I also realized that I have to start writing again. Writing is so therapeutic for me. It is better than a xanax….it calms my nerves and makes me feel not so crazy. When I see the “craziness” that was circling like a tornado in my head, come alive on paper or this blog, I realize just how simple and ordinary those thoughts were. Writing these thoughts down takes the scariness away and lets me live my life. In saying all that, I also realize there are things I need to do to stay healthy mentally and physically. These have all been circling in my head so for my own sanity I am going to write them here. I have no followings as of yet so I am pretty sure that this will be for my own use! If by some chance someone finds this blog, then maybe they can be helpful to someone else….and that would be great!
GETTING YOURSELF OUT OF FUNKNESS
1. Move! Do some form of exercise or movement every day!
2. Eat healthy foods before, during, and after PMS. Low in sugar and fat.
3. Do something fun with a friend.
4. Rest
5. Watch a funny movie or TV show. Laughter is truly the best medicine!
6. Tell people you are hurting. Don’t hide it.
7. Know that it will pass. Believe that you will get better, and PRAY!
8. Do something distracting like reading, writing, art, a project, something to take your mind of your funkness!
9. Take vitamins or supplements if your doctor recommends them.
10. Don’t forget to BREATHE!
Last but not least, and this is the hardest one for me….remember how much you are truly loved….by so many!
>you truly are loved, by so so many! you are a treasure and i am thankful you are in my life! i am proud of you for working your way out of this "funkness"!!
| Posted 1 year, 10 months ago>Christine: I am so glad that you are moving out of this, and I like the word "funkness" for sure; it has style! Your pointers are exactly right, and we can always do more to feel better. Breathing, and being present and grateful always work for me. I am SO glad that you are writing again! Peace, Vanessa
| Posted 1 year, 10 months ago