So I had my online therapy last night. Think we're on 4 of 6 sessions. Main issues being intrusive thoughts and mild/moderate anxiety and depression. On and off since having my son three years ago.
Anyway, last night we spoke a lot about acceptance and living with uncertainty. Something I generally struggle with is not being able to catastrophize if I feel low or on edge. I assume the worst. Constantly anxious about being anxious if that makes sense? She gave me lots of good pointers on trying to just be with my feelings instead of fearing them. Easier said than done I know...
Towards the end of the session she stopped the conversation and said that how I speak and my scores I have to send over are suggestive of someone who is in recovery. Not someone who is struggling or in a crisis. Which was really nice to hear. Although I wouldn't necessarily think it myself. I do worry and always have done so maybe that's half of it.
My question is - did you know you were recovering from mental illness? If so, how? When?