Today I’ve been moved to talk about a difficult subject. Recovery from anything is difficult and seldom linear, there are potholes in the road and diversions, sometimes it feels like the road has disappeared entirely and you feel utterly lost but soon enough you always find that road again and each time your step is a little stronger and more confident.
Mental health issues are certainly no exception. Recovery isn’t all aromatherapy baths and face masks, it’s relapsing and crying. Sometimes it’s reverting to old, damaging coping strategies. Sometimes you will feel like you are back at your worst and all the effort you put into recovery was a waste.
But the important things to remember is recovery is worth it and unfortunately relapses are a part of recovery.
Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is ask for help.
There is always someone there to listen even when you don’t believe it, if you don’t feel you have anyone you know to turn to then ring a helpline! Contact your doctor, refuse to give up fighting even when you are exhausted and giving up seems the only option.
Because you are strong and you are worth it and there are better times waiting for you just around the corner.
Relapse does not mean you are failing at recovery. It teaches you how to pick your self up, dust yourself down and get back up stronger and more determined than you were before!
Love Lucy
Xxx
Rainbow Hippy Mumma 