Mental Health Journey
🍋I have been dealing with mental health issues for 21+ years now and I’m only 34. I have medical resistant depression. ADHD with panic disorder, bipolar with panic disorder, agoraphobia with panic disorder, and Autism. Some of these diagnoses are new within the past 2 years.
🍋I had been on every medication on the market and still couldn’t function normally. I went through a massive manic episode in my 20s. What I didn’t know was about neurodivergent (ADHD and/or Autism). I didn’t know my brain worked differently than others.
🍋I’ve participated in therapy, group therapy, and I have been hospitalized. After 9 days of not sleeping, I drove myself to Vanderbilt hospital where they committed me. They had me do ECT or electric conductive therapy. Afterwards once I stopped ECT, everything went back to how it was, and I had a lot of memory loss, some memories came back but many didn’t.
🍋My boyfriend now husband tried low cost medical programs to get meds filled. The establishments were awful! Now that I have insurance I’m back with a good psychiatrist, good therapist, and primary care provider.
🍋I try not to think of the journey from the beginning to now or what I can remember unless I’m learning insights from my past.
🍋My past has been a dark journey. The past is manuscript, and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. There is hope #chronicdepression #healthylifestyle2024 #Lemon8Diary #growthmindset #lemon8challemge #mentalhealth #adhdadult #bipolar #agoraphobia #autism
Mental health is a complex journey, often marked by various struggles and challenging experiences. For individuals grappling with conditions like depression, ADHD, and autism, understanding their unique neurodivergent brain can be crucial. Connecting with healthcare providers, engaging in therapies, and finding the right medication can provide paths toward recovery. Many have shared their experiences, discovering that community support and shared stories help lighten the load of their mental health battles. Engaging in conversations about mental health, especially within communities like those for #mentalhealth, #bipolar, and #adhdadult, can foster healing and awareness. Furthermore, techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Group Therapy can offer support, helping individuals process their experiences and gain insights into their behaviors and emotions. For those on similar journeys, remember: you're not alone, and hope is always within reach.
