10/12/2021
I plateaued 6 months into taking my anxiety medication 💊
I made the life-changing decision to go on Cipralex in June 2020. My mental health was at an all-time low, and I had lost the capacity to take care of myself. I knew that what I was experiencing was not sustainable. Something had to change.
It took a while before I experienced any noticeable changes. But sure enough, for the first time in YEARS, I was starting to feel better. Taking this medication helped me to feel safe in my body again.
👉 I had less feelings of nausea, especially in the mornings.
👉 I was experiencing SIGNIFICANTLY less frequent panic attacks.
👉 It was easier to focus (could actually read books again!!)
👉 I was sleeping through the night again, and I had more energy.
As amazing as it felt to finally have some relief, it wasn’t enough. I was physically feeling better, but depression was still weighing heavy on my spirit. I tried to increase my medication, but it didn’t seem to help. Just made me feel spacey and numb.
It was then I realized I needed to shift. Nothing changes if nothing changes. So I used my newly found energy to commit to my own personal development.
I invested in therapy.
I cultivated a deeper sense of community.
I invested in self-education.
I pursued my passions.
I read books.
I listened to podcasts.
I journaled often.
Just like the medication, it took some time before I noticed any real changes. But sure enough, with consistent effort, discipline, and patience, the depression began to lift. I no longer experience deep feelings of hopelessness. I no longer feel numb. I’ve regained my capacity to experience JOY.
None of this would have been possible if it weren’t for my commitment to personal development.
Are you feeling the call to shift your self-care to better serve you? Stay tuned, a new offering is coming soon ✨
