How are you going to get through another day?
Getting out of bed in the morning is the hardest part of your day. Doom and gloom greet you. As soon as your feet hit the floor, you feel the weight bearing down on your shoulders.
Your stomach is tied in knots as the dread of another day kicks in.
Feeling exhausted you wonder, “Why is it so hard to get up in the morning?”
You feel isolated and alone.
Shame kicks in, so you don’t want to reach out to anyone for help. Besides, you tell yourself that everyone is too busy, and you don’t want to be a bother.
It doesn’t feel worth asking your spouse for help. He doesn’t understand, and he often gets impatient and frustrated.
Your tank is empty.
Inside, you feel drained, unmotivated, and empty. Fatigue, body aches, and brain fog make it nearly impossible to accomplish anything. And you don’t want to leave the house.
Concentration is a struggle; what used to bring you joy doesn’t.
You dread doing anything social, especially when the brain fog makes conversation so difficult. You can’t think straight, which makes you feel dumb and makes it hard to connect with people. So, you withdraw from the world.
Silence cuts through you like a knife.
Nothing seems to silence the inner critic in your head. Evaluating every moment of your day leaves no time to be present. You turn on the TV, watch YouTube, or play music continuously. Silence is the enemy.
At night, while trying to sleep, thoughts keep racing through your mind. You worry excessively about the past and the future. The secret service agents in your mind work overtime to scan your brain for something to worry about. “What did I say at the meeting? Why did he respond that way? Is everything ready for school tomorrow? Is Mom’s dementia getting worse?”
You can’t seem to catch your breath. Even though you exercise and are in shape, you can’t get enough air. Your neck and shoulders are tight, and the headaches are debilitating.
“What is wrong with me?”
Nothing is wrong with you. Being our authentic self is rarely celebrated in our society.
Amidst the broken world in which we live, it is no wonder that so many people struggle with anxiety and depression.
The truth is you are loved, worthy, chosen, and enough.
There is a way out of depression and anxiety.
It’s okay to ask for help.
Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression, or both, you don’t have to live this way. You can find peace and joy, which ultimately leads to freedom.
I can help you get there.
