(Image from @journey-to-wellness-)
As the new day dawns the first thing that comes into my head is ‘I can’t do this anymore’. So seeing this little image on social media struck a chord with me straight away.
Got me thinking — wondering — how do I get through my days right now? How do I manage pain — try to sleep — face the mental torture caused by psychosis — the constant setbacks and feelings over being totally overwhelmed — not functioning well cognitively?
Behind with everything — losing sight of my goals — seeing things disintegrate right before my eyes. Trying to stay connected. Helping others whilst also maintaining a purpose and balance in my life.
According to this little wonder, the two key elements are resilience and confidence. Resilience is perhaps something I have in abundance over the years but I know I don’t believe in myself enough.
Confidence is something I rarely have the pleasure of experiencing. On a personal level, it comes from having someone by my side who believes in me and in whom I also believe. Without that I have nothing. I feel inadequate. Like I can never match up to expectations and reach the levels that others achieve.
However, these affirmations offer a little glimmer of hope and opportunity. Some ways to try and think when things are tough. They include:
I trust myself to deal with tricky situations
I have been through tough times before and survived
I am strong and capable
There are no fails only trial runs
I can do this or at least I can try
It’s a challenge to face and change my mental mindset. To think carefully about what my day entails. How I am feeling both mentally and physically and then how I can approach the day. I know it’s not an easy journey. I know I have some people who can help me. I may only have a small support network but at least I have one. That in itself is something to be thankful for.
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