About This Blog

My blog shares my recovery journey from childhood abuse to living with mental illness. I've been involved in twelve step groups and therapy since 1982. I accepted Jesus as my Savior in 1988. To the best of my ability, I have followed where He wants me to go and what He wants me to do. Maybe you'll find the hope and strength you need through what I write. Maybe you want to stop hurting yourself. Maybe you have a friend who needs help and can benefit from my story. I was newly disabled when I asked God this question: "What do you want me to do with my life?" I closed my eyes and paused for a few moments to still my mind. This is what I sensed from Him: "Amy, I want you to write your story to bring hope and healing to those who are still suffering." And that's exactly what I am doing!

Friday, December 27, 2013

Overstimulated

I can't stand the thought of someone knocking on my door, wanting to enter my home.
This rarely happens so I don't know why I am so worked up about it happening.
I visualize myself with a wooden baseball bat, defending my turf.
In reality, I won't be fighting a person - just an imaginary confrontation.

I'm so tired from the constant barrage of going places to shop, being around people, having to be pleasant when at times I wanted to just barrel through lines and be done.  But that's not how God created me nor is that how He'd want me to treat His children.

Here I sit.  Tired, a little depressed and wanting to curl up to sleep.  It's 2:30 in the afternoon.  I feel overstimulated.  I canceled my doctor's appointment.  Can't take the interaction.

Maybe the best thing I can do is try to download my thoughts and relax.
I hope I can.