This is very relatable. I follow many accounts, newsletters and channels. I think it keeps me in the loop of trying to find a solution. I don"t want to miss anything crucial. I think I need to be brave and take a break for a while. Thank you for this wonderfull letter!
I completely agree with you and I too found myself in the same situation. I also felt like I had to follow everyone on social media that talked about anxiety and I read a bunch of books on insomnia and anxiety. I was "obsessed" with anxiety and insomnia and was constantly watching videos and listening to podcasts. I got to the point of overwhelm and I got to the point of being sick of it all. I think what helped me the most was the weather turned warm and I started doing things I love outside such as gardening. I started to get busy with "real life". I stopped focusing on fixing my anxiety and took my anxiety along with what I planned to do everyday. I lived my life regardless of how much I slept or how anxious I felt. Eventually, very slowly I started to recover. It is not an easy or quick fix. Thank you to you and a few other coaches. You all saved my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is very relatable. I follow many accounts, newsletters and channels. I think it keeps me in the loop of trying to find a solution. I don"t want to miss anything crucial. I think I need to be brave and take a break for a while. Thank you for this wonderfull letter!
It's my pleasure Karin! Absolutely, a break from recovery content might be the step that can facilitate recovery itself!
I completely agree with you and I too found myself in the same situation. I also felt like I had to follow everyone on social media that talked about anxiety and I read a bunch of books on insomnia and anxiety. I was "obsessed" with anxiety and insomnia and was constantly watching videos and listening to podcasts. I got to the point of overwhelm and I got to the point of being sick of it all. I think what helped me the most was the weather turned warm and I started doing things I love outside such as gardening. I started to get busy with "real life". I stopped focusing on fixing my anxiety and took my anxiety along with what I planned to do everyday. I lived my life regardless of how much I slept or how anxious I felt. Eventually, very slowly I started to recover. It is not an easy or quick fix. Thank you to you and a few other coaches. You all saved my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so glad this letter has resonated with you <3
Ali, your insights are just divine. Sometimes less is more.
Thank you Vero!