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I am EXTREMELY proud of myself! Being a part of the Well-Being team at work has been an amazing experience, but the most rewarding part has been this article I wrote and it was sent out to the entire company yesterday 🫣 It was both a scary feeling and a feeling of release! To be able to tell my story about my #mentalhealth journey AT WORK and knowing all of my colleagues could see it is so dope! Especially knowing that mental health is still taboo to talk about in the workplace. But hearing from the President of my ENTIRE organization that he is impressed with me for sharing my story means so much to girl like me. I feel seen in a good way and I’m happy with the impact that I’m making on this world. I have SO MUCH more to accomplish, but this is a great start 😊 What a way to start #yearthirtygreat as I continue my journey of #discoveringpockets 😉

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REALLY enjoyed being a panelist on #tabletalktuesday and having an opportunity to speak about #mymentalhealthjourney💚 .. Also, I looked pretty good while doing it! 💁🏽‍♀️ .. I’m looking forward to continuing to share my journey! .. Healing the inside while looking good on the outside! 👗👠 .. #discoveringpockets #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmatters

REALLY enjoyed being a panelist on #tabletalktuesday and having an opportunity to speak about #mymentalhealthjourney💚 .. Also, I looked pretty good while doing it! 💁🏽‍♀️ .. I’m looking forward to continuing to share my journey! .. Healing the inside while looking good on the outside! 👗👠 .. #discoveringpockets #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthmatters

A long read but a good one… I promise!!! Understanding coping mechanisms allows you to have compassion for yourself and others that may use coping that is clearly harmful to them. Follow @ms_therapy_jenny to learn about coping #depression #mealprep #copingmechanism #emotionalspending #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthmealprep #copingmehanism #coping #discoveringpockets #copingmethod #copingtechnique

#Romans5and3thru5 #sufferingbegatsabeautifulending .. Then God also reminds us of another thing about suffering... .. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us ~ Romans 8:18 .. #Bible #JesusANDtherapy #discoveringpockets

This year I have been weighing a lot of things when it comes to my future. I have been looking back at what I had planned for my life and where I expected to be at this age .. I have, for a very long time, placed ideals on myself based on what society says is the right move to make .. I have longed for what I thought to be "normal" for my age .. I have thought hard about why I haven't met the goals that as a teenager and an undergrad student I avidly chased .. I have questioned my worth in this world when it comes to both friendships and men .. I have been angry at God for the path that my life has taken .. I have held grudges against people because they did things I did not like and they hurt me and I never even got closure, an apology, or so much as a goodbye! .. I have sat idly by while what I want and what I have seems to never align .. I have cried, I have screamed, I have laid on the floor until it feels like I can catch my breath again .. I have had thoughts that have scared me .. Yet... I still want to run this race. I still want to chase dreams despite the fact that they look much different than what I had planned for life .. I'm no longer a teen who wants to be a singer and fashion designer .. I'm no longer the undergrad student that wants to be a program designer .. I'm exactly where I should be and WHO I should be! .. I am worth EVERY. SINGLE. THING. I desire and MORE! .. YES... it looks different, but different doesn't mean bad... .. #discoveringpockets

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@ablackfemaletherapist Yes, to all of this! .. #learningandlettinggo #discoveringpockets

I started using the motivation app a couple years ago because I had a hard time finding my own words within to motivate and encourage myself .. Right now, I certainly need these words because it can be difficult to navigate beyond the negativity that is plaguing my mind .. We won't always find the answers within ourselves. Sometimes, external tools will be the saving grace, outside of God Himself - who leads us to the tools we need! .. The first motivational quote is something I certainly needed to see because I have a habit of blaming myself and fighting for those that don't fight for me. .. Well, the chase is over. The only thing I will chase is my own dreams and aspirations. I can't give up my own happiness for the sake of others. .. #discoveringpockets #motivation #encouragement #justafewreminders

‘Your ability to love yourself is mirrored in the love you accept from others. If you’re seeking a deeper love, look within and seek a deeper love within yourself first.’ – Mollie .. #discoveringpockets #selflove #learningtolovemyself #seekinglovewithin

It's ok to not grant access to everyone that tries to enter your life or your place of happiness and/or peace. .. My peace is often hard to find at times, so when I do find it... I try my best to only make room for those that will add to my peace. I try my best to pay attention to intentions! .. We don't owe anyone access! But we do owe ourselves love, peace, and happiness! .. #discoveringpockets

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I often have to remind myself of this. I like to communicate. I’m usually pretty quick to respond when someone reaches out, serious conversation or casual… .. When it takes a long time for me to hear back from someone or I get a simple “lol” to a long message, my mind begins it’s usual tricks… What did I do? Are they mad at me? Do they no longer care? Am I too much? - This one is my anxiety’s favorite question… fun… 🙄 Maybe I should take a step back? Maybe I care more than them? .. My, oh, my… how my brain loves to exercise… aka JUMP to conclusions… .. Every. Single. Day. I have to take some serious deep breaths and get out of my own head. Admittedly, though, I withdraw because my emotions start to get the best of me and I know that my mouth won’t let me not ask the questions in my head… .. It’s a daily battle, but I know that, for some reason, God chose me for this path. So, I will just continue to try to work on these irrational thoughts #onedayatatime .. #discoveringpockets

It’s been quite some time since I’ve posted on this page. I’ve stepped away from my personal page for a while, and even now I’m barely posting. I even stopped my business… .. Honestly, I felt lost, stuck, scared, depressed, anxious, and all the other negative emotions one can conjure up .. I took lots of solo road trips .. I spent a lot of time with family and friends and ample time alone .. Am I where I want to be? Honestly, no. Am I happier than I was? Certainly. But I’m still a work in progress… .. As I write this, the honest truth is, I feel myself slipping again, but I feel strong enough to use this outlet like I did before .. I’m taking my medication and going to therapy, but perhaps… some time alone is in order because, as much as I love the people in my life, I need to decompress .. When I’m around people for too long, no matter how much I care about and love you, I start to feel overwhelmed and mentally bombarded because I know that means interaction and most times I want to shut my door and shut the world out… .. I just got back from Greece. And as much as I enjoyed it, I couldn’t wait to get back, see one of my favorite persons, and now… I just want to be alone .. Remember, it’s okay to take time to yourself. It’s ok to say, “I need a people break” .. So…. Here’s to my #timeout .. #discoveringpockets

I'm always on the lookout for books and materials that help me stay motivated and that I can share with others. This book by @drcarolineleaf is ideal because it's small enough to carry around and the information is invaluable! .. I love that it starts out talking about setting intentions. Last night, I thought about the week ahead of me and all of the stuff I have on my plate and instantly became mentally overwhelmed! But this book says that I should include "thinker moments" in my intentions for this week. These moments allow for time to dig deep within and shut off the world so that I can find the strength to move forward and move past the things that are overwhelming me. Road trips are where I find the best time to do that for myself, so yesterday I had LONGGGGGG time to think. Lol. Now, I know there is a lot of things to handle this week, but as my favorite person always tells me, and he said it to me this morning... "Push through." And my response is always, "I'm trying." And all that matters is that you TRY. .. So are you ready for this week? Are your intentions set? Will you be setting aside time for some "thinker moments" this week? .. #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalillness #anxiety #depression #settingintentions #thinkermoments #meditate #meditation #mind #mood #selfcare #selfcarestrategies #mentalhealthsupport #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

To be honest, I would gladly take some boredom sometimes 😂 .. Every day is a #challenge for me and my mind a constant #obstacle .. Today, I’ve been in my head a lot allowing past things to control my thinking and fuel my insecurities, which often make me fight within myself because I can’t understand if my thoughts and feelings are valid or if my past is making me think irrationally... .. I know that the challenges and obstacles and “what doesn’t kill me” makes me stronger, but it can truly get heavy sometimes. It can truly push me to a place of avoidance, retreat, quiet, and isolation... .. But I do believe that in those moments alone, in those periods of retreat, I #grow because I take time to think instead of acting irrationally. I take time to reflect and understand and make a rational decision .. How do you handle the challenges and obstacles in your life? .. #challengesbreedgrowth #overcomingobstacles #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #anxiety #depression #mentalillness #imbecomingstronger #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

The things I’d stop myself from doing are: 1. Living in secrecy. I wish I would have sought help and valued mental health much sooner. But I’m thankful that a bad situation pushed me to make a change 😌 .. 2. Spending money to “feel better.” Honestly, spending money has never solved a single moment of depression for me. It’s only caused me to not be where I want to today. Now I’m playing catch up. But I’m thankful to be breaking generational curses and having the ability to make strides through having a well paying job. 💁🏽‍♀️ .. There are many other things I regret, but wouldn’t change because they made me who I am today. Flaws and all, I love me... I couldn’t have said that honestly a few years ago because I measured my value and worth through other people’s eyes. Now, I look back and see that my pain has a purpose! 🙌🏾 .. So while we look back, think about how past failures, pains, and brokenness has propelled us forward ⏩ That’s how you keep #discoveringpockets 😉 .. #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #anxiety #depression #mentalillness #regretsbutlessonslearned #movingforward #mentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

If I were invincible, I would probably do something dangerous like fight a bear 😂 .. There are many times where, at the end of the day, I feel like I fought a bear. #depression and #anxiety are exhausting! When you’re constantly in an internal battle and it feels like you have no chance of winning the war, but it’s all about #strategy and #perspective .. Everyday that you’re here, alive, living another day after a hard #mentalhealth day should make you feel #invincible because only YOU have the ability to fight an internal battle! 😘 .. In other words... keep channeling that ‘4 year old in a Batman t-shirt’ energy! .. #invincible #keepfighting #mentalhealth #mebtalwealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #supportmentalhealth #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

You know when ALL the things go wrong and you suddenly go from calm to stressed in 60 seconds? .. That is me on any given day, throughout the day. Today, it was me trying figure getting a huge report completed while also trying to stay focused on a project. Before I knew it... my mind was spinning and I felt out of control. .. Here's what I did to push past those emotions: 1. I stopped and did some deep breathing (breathing in for 4 counts, holding for 7, and releasing for 8 works best for me 😊) .. 2. I picked up a book that helps me get in touch with my emotions, but also helps me laugh a little - “The Emo-tion-ary: a dictionary of words that don’t exist for emotions that do” - it made me say aloud “OMG Yes!” while also laughing at the comics strips that accompany the made up words 😆 .. 3. I reached out to my support system and focused on them so I could get out of my own head. It reminds me that everyone is dealing with something and that when I’m struggling there is always someone there for me 🥰 .. What do you do when you feel stressed? Do you read, watch a funny show, go for a run (more power to you 😂), or something else? .. Let me know in the comments bc we all need some ideas for trying to live stress free 😉 .. #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalillness #anxiety #depression #copingmechanisms #copingwell #healthycoping #copingskills #mymentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

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As we step further into this #newyear we must seek God at all times and ask Him to continue to grant us strength and courage on this journey called life. Everyday won't be easy, but we can certainly try our best to push though. Your best and my best won't look the same and some days our best will look like simply being awake. And if that's all we can give to that day, there's nothing shameful about that. .. Live your life on YOUR terms and no one else's! .. #JesusANDtherapy #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalhealthmatters #strengthandcourageinGod #anxiety #depression #mentalillness #mentalhealthsupport #supportmentalhealth #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

Last year was... well... A LOT, to say the least .. 2021 will start off with more of the same because a calendar date and year doesn’t change anything unless you change your #intentions .. I had so many plans for 2020 and then the pandemic hit, but as much as things felt terrible, I have to admit there was some greatness in it for me. I reconnected with one of my favorite people and he has been one of the main people that has helped me push through when I felt broken despite the distance. I officially registered my business and contributed, like many others, to the need for PPE by making face masks. I continued to find my voice and my passions and felt ok with taking a break from things without explanation .. 2020 taught me that we can lose SO MUCH and still be resilient! 2021 will be the result of that lesson! .. Let’s keep carving out our paths for our passions and remembering the importance of our #mentalhealth on this journey .. May your new year be prosperous and full of #discoveringpockets moments! 😘 .. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Trying to remember that God has us no matter what, even when we feel down and out and overwhelmed, is hard. .. I feel broken today. I'm trying to convince myself that everything is going to be okay. I'm trying to push myself to believe that my "better" is coming... But it can be hard to do that on your own when everything inside you is saying to give up. It can be hard to do that when the voice of despair is louder than the voice telling you that you can get exactly what you're looking for. .. That's why my relationship with God is so important. That's why I believe that having #JesusANDtherapy is so important. I know my Bible. I know that God is all powerful, but I also know that God made each of us and ALL of us are flawed. And He would put us on this earth without an outlet or help for our problems. Going to therapy is just a talk with a professional friend. They are trained to see past the surface. So, I'm going to continue thank God that He won't allow me to drown in the waters of overwhelming stress and that He won't allow me to be burned by the fires of my pain and frustration, but I'm also going to continue to use the tools that God has so graciously given us.. #therapy and in conjunction, I will continue to rely on my #supportcircle because none of us can do this thing called life on our own... .. #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalillness #anxiety #depression #everydayinternalbattle #supportmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealthmatters #Jesusismyhelp #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

Believing in myself is often difficult. I often feel like I'm not good enough, smart enough, qualified enough... .. Have my #supportsystem❤️ in my corner is SO very important. They lift me up when I can't seem to lift myself. They remind me of who I am and how far I have come. They push me to not give up. .. Everyone needs a support system! .. Do you have some good people in your corner? .. #begooddogoodgivegood #support #supportmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

Reminder... [God] keep(s) him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on [Him], because he trusts in [God]. Psalm 19:1-14 ESV .. When we remember to "hide His word in our hearts" (Psalm 119:11), we are able to feel more to Him, which helps us find our #peace .. Although we don't always know God's "why," we must trust that He knows what's best, or even better, for us! .. I am learning to trust God more and more each day. It can be hard, but He has never steered me wrong. So, I thank Him even when I don't understand the "why." .. How do YOU find peace in God? Do you thank Him for your ups AND your downs? .. #JesusANDtherapy #Bible #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #discoveringpockets

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I was so frustrated a couple days ago because some things were happening that I didn't understand why God was allowing them to happen. It felt like one of the worst days I have had in a while... .. At first I was screaming and crying and asking God "why?" He was allowing this to happen to me. Then, I started telling the devil that he wasn't going to stop me from reaching my goals or cause me to give up on God. I started to calm down and told God that, while I'm upset, I believe He has greater for me. He was shifting my focus! .. It can be hard to look up when you feel down. It can be hard to see the good when there is bad happening right in front of you. Then I was reminded that the frustration I was feeling was just a setback (thank you, love for the reminder 😘). Sometimes, you just have to accept the setback because God sets us up to come back greater (insert preacher saying "the Bible says some hundredfold!" and the choir singing "Everything that the devil stole, God's giving it back to me!") .. To sum it up, we must remain thankful even when it's hard to give thanks! .. #thanks #givethanks #bethankfulinspiteof #bethankfuleveryday #thankful #grateful #blessed #remembertobethankful #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthmatters #attitudeofgratitude #mentalhealthandthankfulness #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

I took a nice long break from social media. I spent a lot of time taking care of me. .. I pray each of you are well! .. #discoveringpockets

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This is very accurate for me. The most frustrating thing for me is that I cray all the time! And a good chunk of it is for unknown reasons... #annoying .. Do you feel like you’re always crying? .. #mentalhealth #mentalillness #anxiety #depression #crying #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

We don’t have to compete to #thrive .. #thrivethursdays #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

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Many of us have a #propensity to stay in the same place. We struggle to #wakeup from the place of #struggle of #doom of #gloom because it’s easier to stay. It’s easier not to try because trying means that we may possibly fail... .. But why are we SO afraid of failure? Why can’t we look around and see the stories of others who have failed over and over and over again... and then succeeded! Why can’t we stand the thought that success may lurk behind many valleys of failure? Well... because failure hurts! .. When you’re already hurting, one doesn’t wish to purposefully add more pain. .. But also... .. WHAT IF IT WORKS OUT THE FIRST TIME YOU TRY? .. I would rather try and fail than to never have tried at all. .. So for every failure or fault... I have forgiven myself and have set my intentions .. I have become more aware of the things that don’t serve me .. I’m in a phase of awakening and I see the new beginnings and blessings on the horizon .. I understand that the a failure doesn’t mean it won’t happen. It’s only a delay .. So... Are YOU ready for your #emotionalawakening to take place? .. Type ‘YES 🙌🏾’ in the comment section .. #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalillness #anxiety #depression #copingskills #copingbetter #healthycoping #mymentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealthmatters #itsokaytofail #getbackupagain #fightforyouryes #forgiveyourself #setyourintentions #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

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I've been away from social media for the most part because, I honestly just haven't felt like posting much. Not to mention... Life had truly been stressful. .. I was in a place where I contemplated ending it all because I felt stuck. It's a terrible place to be. But I didn't get there overnight. I felt from every angle of my life. Basically... I was tired. It took me weeks to dig myself out of that hole. It took encouragement from my favorite person 🥰 and the support of my family and friends on a daily basis. I can admit that I am not completely out. I still want to stay to myself for the most part and just focus on myself and my well-being. But I'm not crying every day. I'm don't feel broken or suicidal. I feel myself growing and breaking chains of old habits and coping mechanisms. I've been exercising and I'm focused on getting back on track with eating better. .. I'M FOCUSED ON #SELFCARE .. Many people see a year as a chapter, but I see chapters as the shifts we have in life. The past couple months have been a chapter in my life. I'm nearing the end of it and a new one will soon begin 😊 .. So my question to YOU is... .. Are you breathing, darling? .. #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalillness #anxiety #depression #breathe #breathedarling #chapters #newchapter #onechapterending #anewchapterbeginning #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthmatters #supportmentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #copingskills #copingwell #healthycoping #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

My prayer for you! 😊 .. #Bible #JesusANDtherapy #Godandmentalhealth #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

God, I needed this reminder today 😊 .. #Bible #JesusANDtherapy #Godandmentalhealth #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

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I feel good today. Most days, I just feel “okay” and when you get used to that being your narrative, it almost becomes habit... I’m thankful that I recognized it and decided to say how I’m really feeling, rather than just saying what I often feel. I used to always say I was good when that wasn’t the truth. I never want to be untruthful about my feelings and emotions ever again. Hiding is exhausting. .. So, how are YOU feeling today? 😊 .. #howyoudoin #howareyoureally #behonestwithyourself #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalhealthmatters #anxiety #depression #mentalhealthjourney #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

You are not alone ❤️ .. I've been quiet because, honestly, I've felt VERY stuck over the past week or so. I'm still pushing through and believe I have found my way back out of the darkness once again 😊 .. I pray YOU find your way back, too! 😘 #discoveringpockets

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10 Quotes for When You’re Feeling Anxious .. Provided By the MyStrength App .. #anxiety #mentalillness #mentalhealthapps #quotestagram #quotesofinsta #quotesofig #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

There are so many things I want to accomplish... sometimes I can’t see how it can ever happen. I often think, “I should just give up. Why do I keep trying?” .. When I tell y’all that having a good circle that encourages me is SOOOOO needed! Lord knows, without them, I would have given up a long time ago. They remind me of my strengths, talents, and abilities. It helps me to find the will to make a way! .. Even with encouragement, though, we have to believe those things for ourselves. .. How do you find the will to make a way? Tell me in the comments! .. #wednesday #will #willwednesday #wheretheresawilltheresaway #anxiety #depression #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

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It’s important to check your #selftalk .. Many times, we allow those inner voices to dictate what we think of ourselves... Even when we KNOW the thoughts aren’t true! That’s because we have formed a dangerous habit of talking down to ourselves due to our battle with #anxiety and #depression .. However, it is important to remember that it is not our fault and anyone else’s fault, BUT it is our responsibility to change it. .. Try using the tips above, provided by the MyStrength app, to start working on self talk. .. Let me know in the comments how you feel after you try these tips! .. #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #copingwell #copingbetter #healthycoping #mentalhealthmatters #selfcheckin #bekindtoyourself #beaware #challengeandchange #developpositivehabits #DAREtochange #diffusion #acceptance #realisticgoals #embracingyourvalues #mentalhealthtips #mindsetreset #changeyourmindset #mindsetmatters #healthyhabits #ittakespractice #practicemakesprogress #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

This app called MyStrength really helped me to pull myself out of a downward spiral this morning! .. I woke up feeling very anxious. It's honestly now I feel almost every Monday. Finding someone who can help to motivate and encourage and me has long been something I thought I would never have, but I have found that and am thankful that he recognizes what I need without me having to ask. Him telling me that today was going to be a good day helped so much because I needed that reminder to think positively .. But I also know that I have to do some work on my own to internalize those words. I was still feeling anxious and knew that I have my therapy appointment today with my psychiatrist. I thought about all the things I would tell her has gone wrong. I got on social media and got triggered by something I saw and my anxiety went sky high! What could I do to help it come down? I tried breathing exercises. I tried pushing the thoughts out of my mind, which only made them circulate around my brain even more... .. I logged into my app for my psychiatrist appointment just to see what time my appointment is. I have Kaiser for my insurance and they provide a personal action plan based on your medical record. Of course, mine includes mental health actions to manage my anxiety and depression. MyStrength was one of the apps suggested. I went through the exercises for controlling anxiety. It helped tremendously! I feel so much better! .. Try out the app! It may be the answer your looking for! 😊 .. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthapps #anxiety #depression #healthycoping #copingskills #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

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I posted this on my personal Facebook page, but thought it may help someone on my #mentalhealth page. .. #anxiety #depression #discoveringpockets

I came across this great app for affirmations. It is free for 3 days and then $19.99/yr .. For some, this may not be affordable right now in light of current events... So, today, I am sponsoring TWO people who believe they need this app. They will be chosen at random. Drop an emoji to let me know you want in! The two people will be chosen tomorrow at 10am EST! 😊 .. **MUST BE FOLLOWING MY ACCOUNT TO WIN** .. #affirmations #dailyaffirmations #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalhealthmatters #discoveringpockets

This is a place in which I truly struggle. I constantly look back at past relationships and friendships and question if I’m doing things correctly. I question if I’m giving correctly to each of the people in my life. I question if I am trusting someone too much because of past mistakes I’ve made in unconditionally giving others my trust just to have it be broken. I question if my thoughts are rational or if it’s my intuition. Basically, I question each and every thought that runs through my head... .. It’s exhausting. .. So, I’m working on this day by day because I find myself isolating for fear of saying the wrong thing. I work to sort out my thoughts so that I can try to make sense of them and have started to try and trust myself when a thought is new. What I mean by this is, if I have had nagging feelings in the past about a certain thing and my feelings have always turned out to be wrong, I trust that it is just my anxiety. Of course, that won’t always work, but it keeps me from blowing up about every anxious thought that crosses my mind. .. How to find ways to trust yourself? Let me know in the comments. .. #tuesday #trust #trusttuesdays #anxiety #depression #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #trustyourself #trustinyou #mentalhealthsupport #mymentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

Putting #goodvibes in the air! .. #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

I have so many things I want to accomplish! I often look at my list (mentally) and begin to feel #anxious because I don’t think it can be done. .. Having people in your life that remind you of who you are is important, but it’s even more important to believe those things for yourself! That’s where I often get stuck... .. I’m in a place where I am pushing myself harder to #believeinmyself because I can’t reach my #goals if I don’t. So, I’m going to speak them into #manifestation and I will NOT beat up on myself if things don’t happen when and how I think they should .. How are you going to #manifest your dreams and goals? What #changes do you need to make to your mindset in order to do so? Talk to me in the comments. .. #monday #manifest #manifestmonday #manifestyourdreams #manifestgreatness #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #anxiety #depression #mentalillness #copingwell #copingbetter #healthycoping #healthycopingskills #lookwithin #mentalhealthadvocate #supportmentalhealth #mymentalhealthlookslike #mentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthmatters #discoveringpockets

@realdepressionproject posted this a few days ago and it really resonated with me because I thought that some of the things I struggled with, when it comes to my #anxiety, were just things I made up in my head. .. The ones on this list that I struggle with most are: 1, 2, and 11. It's frustrating because you feel helpless and you don't want to bother those around you, so you try your best to just stay in your own bubble so you don't feel like a burden or, for lack of better terms, an asshole... .. This #pandemic crap, coupled with #beingblackinamerica, is a recipe for the worst time ever for people with #mentalillness because normal days are a battle in and of themselves... Now we get to add all of this mess to an already jumbled up minds. .. All we can is take #deepbreaths, remember to practice #selfcare the best way you can, try to #focus on #healthycopingskills, and remind yourself that #youarenotalone .. What's on this list that you struggle with the most? Tell me in the comments. Or if you need to talk, DM me. .. #signsofanxiety #myanxietylookslike #mentalhealthinapandemic #mentalhealthandbeingblack #mentalheathmatters #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthjourney #mentalhealthadvocate #discoveringpockets

I always struggle on #sunday nights because I begin to think about all of the things that have to get done on Monday and throughout the week. My #anxiety starts to build just thinking about it .. Lately, I have been working to change this habit and begin to think about the #opportunities I have in front of me to resolve a problem, help someone, or create a new product for my business .. I think of ways to #shift my thinking to be more #positive because it’s all about #perspective .. How can you shift your thinking more positively about Mondays and your week ahead? Let me know in the comments! .. #Sunday #shift #sundayshift #shiftyourthinking #shiftyourmindset #shiftyourperspective #positivity #positivevibes #positiveenergy #anxiety #depression #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthmatters #advocate #mentalhealthadvocate #selfcheckin #selfreflection #sundaynight #almostmonday #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

This still holds true for me today. This week has been rough. I had a panic attack yesterday, but am thankful it was milder than usual. Just have to keep reminding myself to breathe... .. #breathe #justbreathe #deepbreaths #anxiety #depression #panicattacks #mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

#JesusANDtherapy #Bible #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #discoveringpockets

🚨 NEW BLOG POST 🚨 .. Link in my bio! .. Please, read, comment, and share! .. #blog #blogger #blogging #newblogpost #sheblogs #issablog #IGblogger #blogpost #instablog #instablogger #bloglife #mentalhealthblog #anxiousblogger #bloggingcommunity #bloggingthroughmyhealing #bloglife #blackgirlblogger #mentalhealth #anxiety #depression #mentalillness #copingskills #healthycoping #copingblogger #support #mentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthjourney #mymentalhealthmatters #discoveringpockets

How have you #renewed your #innerself today? .. I decided to clean up my studio. I struggle with organization in general, but when it comes to my creative space, I have to get things together. I have to have space to let my creativity flow! Granted, yes, I will tear this whole room up in one day and by the end of said day... I have ZERO energy to put it back together! 😂 But my creativity is my outlet. I truly believe that many creatives have anxiety because we have so many ideas in our head that they bleed over into our daily thoughts, which causes depression because we often don't have time to get those ideas out our head and into the real world. Whoo! What a lot to carry! In other words, I NEED TO CREATE! That's how I renew myself .. How do you renew yourself? What makes you feel #renewed even when you're physically exhausted? .. #renewal #rejuvenation #release #recovery #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalillness #anxiety #depression #coping #healthycoping #healthycopingskills #healthyrenewal #mentalhealthmatters #mentalrenewal #renewyourmind #renewyourselfdaily #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

Let’s get into it! What do you do to practice #selfcare on a regular basis? .. Personally, I do ALL of these things! Bc LISSEN... the way my #anxiety is set up! Whoo child! Lol. .. But seriously... it’s good to have some things you can easily do when you are in need of self care! .. So, let me hear from you in the comments! .. #selfcare #selfcarematters #selfcaresis #selfcareisthebestcare #practiceselfcare #practicemakesprogress #mentalhealth #mentalwealth #mentalillness #anxiety #depression #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthsupport #selfcheckin #mymentalhealth #mymentalhealthmatters #mymentalhealthjourney #discoveringpockets

Thanks, Jackson Designs VQJ, for the dope shirt! Anyone who really knows me knows I LOVE music! Also, it went perfect with my face mask (made by me, of course... 😉) .. 😷 @discoveringpocketsdesigns (link in my bio) .. #facemasks #facemasks4all #ankaraprint #africanprint #blackownedbusiness #blackwomanowned #discoveringpockets #discoveringpocketsdesigns