So, let me start by apologizing to anyone who was going to join me in this 60 day challenge by telling you that I am Sorry. In the last few weeks i've had some of the WORST anxiety i've had since before my wedding and I even had to go see a therapist. I just got too caught in my thoughts and just got super overwhelmed with a lot in my life that I just needed to relax and not put more onto my plate. I am feeling a whole lot better thanks in par to my wonderful and supportive husband, my wonderful and understanding family and the members of my amazing Church. They put so much positive into my life on a daily basis! I have no idea how much more of a head case I would be without the gospel in my life. So from this day forward I will take things one day at a time because right now, I need to. Anxiety is seriously no joke for me, I have gotten it since I was in high school and I can vividly describe to you my first panic attack. It was no fun what so ever and it isn't now. Let me explain to you that anxiety is very common, it's one of the most common of mental health issues people seem to deal with and it makes me feel so great that I am not alone. I'm currently going therapy to get to the root of this wonderfulness so I can manage it without taking any medication! I have opted out of anti depressants due to the fact that I do not want to 1.get hooked 2. become worse and 3. actually become depressed (which i am NOT)- anxiety to me is completely different than anything i've heard about depression, my anxiety does get me sad at times but i feel like its something that just runs in my blood and I can totally do it on my own and with family because we all have it. JOY. Any who, I felt like i owed you an explanation to my inconsistency with the "60 Day Challenge." I hope if any of you who have or have ever experienced anxiety and panic attacks not just your common "worry" can find solace that there are people out there with the same issues and YOU CAN GET THROUGH IT! Just find the right outlet of your stress and PRAY, oh goodness PRAY for comfort and you will be in good hands! I am still in my recovery but this week has already been such a progress for me from 1 panic attack a day (SO NOT FUN) to mayybe some anxiety here and there..
I love you guys, and remember, you are NEVER alone!!
Mayra S.
