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, March 07, 2014

Scrambled Eggs

My mind feels like scrambled eggs.  I don't think I'm having a panic attack or any other kind of mental misfortune.  I think it's as simple as trying to function in this world we live in and it's just getting to me.

I know it's important not to isolate unless being by myself is going to be productive.  For example, helping me feel safe, working on some house chores or doing some coping skill activities.

This time, I knew being out of my house would do me some good.  Or at least I was hoping it would.  Since I got paid this week, I had to pick up some things.  I made a list and spread it out over four days.  Not intentionally - it just worked out that way.

It was working okay until yesterday.  I started to feel so drained and again, so tired.  I started a new medication and another was increased.  All I want to do is sleep.

That's what I'm doing today.

Sleep.

Usually I watch movies that don't have much meaning like comedies.  Some of my favorites are What About Bob, My Fellow Americans, both Sister Act movies and one sort of meaningful movie like Enemy of the State.

I'm so glad I didn't go to therapy this week.  I truly would have wasted Faith's time and my time.  It's so nice having another therapist who trusts their client to make the right decision.

Thanks, God!