Let’s be totally transparent and talk about mental health today.

We all struggle with some form of it. Whether it be anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, or fill in the blank, we all have something we are battling. 

Me, Myself, and I – I entertain anxiousness. Or as I like to say, “I am strung-high.”

Besides the fact that I have some autoimmune diseases that are intertwined with anxiety, I am also a doer. A go-getter. I like a plan, and I want my plan to have a plan. I like a to-do list, and nothing gives me more of a dopamine high than checking something off of said list. 

My mind is constantly racing. When I am almost finished with one task, my brain has already moved onto the next – swirling and whirling. 

It’s good to be task-oriented, but for me, it’s a blessing and a curse. I can easily drive myself and everyone around me crazy. At least I know my faults, right?

Therefore.

Therefore, I am working on myself.

For the past four weeks, I have been taking intentional steps to help my mental health.

-more time in the word

-more praise and worship

-less scrolling

-way less scrolling

-spending time in the sun

-exercise 

-more water intake

-more vitamins

-more writing

-sipping chamomile tea at night

-speaking I cans to myself instead of I can’ts

And last but certainly not least…

Drum roll please….

I’ve decreased my coffee intake.

[Gasp] 

Now, don’t be crazy. I’m still drinking my precious coffee – I’ve just significantly decreased the amount of caffeine that my already wound up soul takes in.

I said all of that to say this: It’s ok to struggle. It’s real to struggle. Just make sure you take that struggle to God and be intentional about working on it. 

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

(I am not a healthcare professional. If you are experiencing severe mental health issues or need support, please reach out to a licensed healthcare provider.)