Willow Weep for Me: A Black Woman's Journey Through Depression | 
#MentalHealthMonday check in
1. I‘m tired & disappointed I didn‘t sleep well. But I‘ll be OK. I have to remind myself it‘s not a moral failing to be tired.
2. I used to think feeling sad for ANY reason meant I was mentally unwell. I now know mental health (for me) isn‘t about feeling happy vs. feeling sad. It‘s about emotional regulation. Processing & expressing my feelings in healthy ways rather than ignoring them or trying to erase them. ⬇️
Kerrbearlib An article about emotional regulation https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/emotion-regulation 3w
CatLass007 I found out in December that I have an ulcer. My GI doc told me to stop taking my arthritis medication, Celebrex, and all NSAIDS. My primary care doctor first prescribed a topical pain medication that didn‘t work. Then he dragged his heels about giving me a referral to Pain Management. I only stopped taking my old med last week and it‘s taking a couple of days for the new pain med to take effect. When I awoke this morning my knee hurt so (cont)⬇️ 3w
CatLass007 much I could barely walk. Finally, finally! I started getting relief late this morning. I‘m figuring out how long I can go between doses and setting alarms accordingly. I feel very relieved. @Kerrbearlib Kerry, you are so right! I spent the first 30 years of my life not knowing there were no “bad” feelings. It‘s the expression of feelings that is either healthy or unhealthy. So I‘ve spent the last 30+ years of my life figuring out the (cont)⬇️ (edited) 3w
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CatLass007 The longer I spent learning the old way of thinking and behaving the longer I spend unlearning it all. It does get easier and it does get better. 3w
Kerrbearlib @CatLass007 I am glad you‘re getting some pain relief. I hope it continues! I‘ve spent a lot of time unlearning old ways too. It makes me feel hopeful to hear things get easier - thank you! 3w
CatLass007 You‘re welcome.❤️ 3w
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