My online blogging journey began in July 2021. It was born out of hitting rock bottom and feeling compelled to help other people facing mental health struggles. I just had to write down my thoughts and feelings, and sharing my story aided my recovery. Now I am working on my third blog launch.
Needless to say, my writing journey began way back. I still have boxes full of poems and diaries I scribbled in and shoved away in our storage cupboard. I really should dig them out and do something with them! I’ve always considered myself a writer at heart. Writing is my method of communication. It’s how I express myself. Writing helps me process my emotions.
Don’t get me wrong, I still have bad days. Even bad weeks. Everything gets on top of me no matter how hard I try to prevent it. I still have unhealthy outbursts around those I love, because I allow anxiety to take over. However, no human is perfect. We are all flawed and the difference now, is I don’t beat myself up about my downfalls. Instead, I learn from it and move on.
So how have I turned this ability into something I do each day? A passion that has taken over my life, in the best way possible?
I don’t do anything by halves. I never have done. My university days were spent burning the candle at both ends for three years. And as a result, almost seriously quit three times. From there, my life carried on in much the same fashion. A constant pattern of, running around like a superwoman, with lack of sleep, high anxiety, believing I could tackle the world. My blogging journey is no different.
The only difference is, that I am now a transformed person, who can manage my anxiety better. It hasn’t gone away, and it probably never will. However, I now look after my well-being daily. I make myself a priority. Hitting rock bottom has forced me to admit I cannot take on the world and I need a job with fewer hours, so I can focus on my little girl more.
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Time to review the way I live my life
Admitting you are not superwoman, when you’re predisposed to believe it, is a hard pill to swallow. However, hitting rock bottom was the best thing that could have ever happened to me.
Following my mental breakdown, I was forced to stop and take stock of my life. My mind and body wouldn’t allow any other mode than ‘go slow’. The only way to recover was daily self-care, medication, and self-love. By being brutally honest with myself and those closest to me, about my years of stress and anxiety. And telling the truth about what it did to me.
Don’t get me wrong, I still have bad days. Even bad weeks. Everything gets on top of me no matter how hard I try to prevent it. I still have unhealthy outbursts around those I love, because I allow anxiety to take over. However, no human is perfect. We are all flawed and the difference now, is I don’t beat myself up about my downfalls. Instead, I learn from it and move on.
Other places you can find my writing online
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mummyca/why-important-look-mental-health-especially-outside-factors
Why I Hid My Anxiety From Everyone For Years
5 autumnal themed accessories I will be purchasing this year and why they add value to my home
Why There Is No Time Limit For Recovery From Mental Illness
The Reality of Severe Anxiety – Guest Post by Sam
Final thoughts
In summary, I’ve set up two blogs and I am working on my third. However, I am confident I will know when a rest is required. When a long soak in the bath is to be favoured over writing a blog post.
You can be a certain personality type, even honour this, but also honour yourself and take care of your needs.
When you suffer the impact of a mental breakdown, you can’t ever go back to the person you were before. You’ve lived through the hard lessons already. It makes you a pro at detecting your stress levels are rising, and it’s time for some much-needed recharge time.
How do you manage your stress levels? I would love to know the techniques you use! Let me know in the comments below
I can’t wait to launch my third blog, in the meantime, you can view all my blog posts here. You can sign up for my freebie library here and you can check out the social media accounts for my second blog here.
Congratulations on keeping excited and committed to blogging 🙌 You have surely come far since you started! It can be hard to learn sometimes when to rest and when to go for it, so I’m glad you are feeling more skilled on that level and that you feel confident you will know when to rest. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!
Thank you for the lovely comment. I don’t always get it right, but self care is important.
You are awesome! I’m so so excited about your new adventure! I’m only familiar with this blog. What’s the name of the of your first blog? I would love to check it out!
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Aww, thank you so much. The first blog is this one, the second is http://thriftplanenjoy.com and the third one is http://roaringpumpkin.com 🙂
This is honestly so inspirational – it’s great you know yourself so well and I can’t imagine running two blogs, let alone three! You’re doing amazingly, good luck with the blog launch x
Thank you so much. I am working very hard at the minute and I hope it all pays off!
Knowing yourself is a beautiful gift. It’s great that blogging brought you to a place where you could help manage your stress and emotions. It’s one of the ways that I practice self-care. The other way for me is just to sit and listen to the sound of rainfall. I like it to envelop me. It helps calm the nerves and drown out the noise in my head. I wish you so much joy and success for your 3rd blog. I am in awe of that achievement, but love that you have so much to share.
Thank you so much for this lovely comment. Reading something like this makes it all worth it.
I was actually listening to the rain outside last night and it was lovely.
Congratulation on setting up your third blog. I can’t wait to read your content on this blog. Thank you for sharing this achievement.
Thank you 🙂
I had a mental health breakdown nearly 4 years ago, I was a complete mess and came extremely close to ending it all. With medication and great support from my husband, I am far from that place now, but as you said, there are still some very wobbly days. Well done on coming so far and making your life the way you want it. xx
Thank you so much. I am sorry you went through this, but it is possible to turn things around.
I’m in awe that you’re starting on a third blog launch; I’ve been doing this for 13 years and still only manage the one blog! Congratulations on finding an outlet that really connects with yourself and brings joy — it’s so important to find things that do that for us in life.
Thank you so much. Writing is an outlet and I love being creative with the blog. It definitely helps me mentally.
Congratulations on getting to this point! It’s so admirable – and you are helping so many people out there who are struggling with their mental health. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much. I hope I am helping many other people out there.