improvingmentalhealth

Just over a month ago I packed up my life in the city and moved to the outback for my first full time job. I was terrified of everything that could go wrong. My paranoia was out of control just before moving and I would constantly think of the worst possible things.

Now I realise I made the right choice, I'm enjoying my job (most of the time) and my mental health has drastically improved, when I started seeing a therapist last year my anxiety was so high that even my therapist seemed surprised, and I had moderate depression. Now my anxiety is at a moderate level and my depression is rarely symptomatic. I don't remember the last time I had a panic attack. My OCD is still pretty symptomatic and my self-esteem and personal confidence isn't great but that's ok.

I honestly think helping others and learning so much is helping me. I'm an allied health professional and working with children in the community and clinic.

#MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #Paranoia #Selfesteem #PanicAttacks #Work #improvingmentalhealth #improvement

#GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder

My name is Jo, my childhood sweetheart & partner in life deals daily with BPD, Depression & Anxiety. Fortunately he has learned to take each day as it comes and doesn't beat himself up for having a bad day. He allows himself to feel, knowing that showing emotions and at times crying is only beneficial to maintaining his positive mental health. He also knows that nothing would ever make me doubt his manliness, if anything it only reinforces my attraction for him. So if you or someone you love also faces each day trying to cope with mental illness, know that it’s definitely OK to cry!

#mightymen #BPD #Depression #Anxiety #manlymencry #loveisunconditional #improvingmentalhealth #copingskills #feelbetter