Mental Health Awareness Month [May]

Guys, I’m going to be honest – my mental health has been suffering lately.

I’ve been navigating rapid cycling for my bipolar disorder, which means my moods have been erratic. I’ve been fluctuating between depression & hypomania. It’s been really hard to plan & get into a routine. I’ve been working closely with my psychiatrist to adjust my medications.

I’m bummed because for almost two years I’ve had relatively no mental health challenges. For a while I’ve been battling the physical pain condition that’s still a medical mystery.

Thank God, my physical pain has improved tremendously. Now I’m struggling on the mental health front!

I’m not looking for pity & I figured given that May is Mental Health Awareness Month, now’s the best time to share this turbulent update.

What am I doing to combat the mood shifts? Well, I’m working on going back to the basics. I’ll share some of the self-help strategies that have worked best for me in my upcoming book raging seas & Rising Suns. But, in the meantime, eating well, exercising daily, getting consistent sleep, showering everyday, drinking plenty of water, and journaling in some form are part of my “must do daily” tasks.

Sometimes we all need a reset to get back to the basics & find a routine that works for each of us. I’m trying to find a new rhythm, manage all that’s in my power & trust God with the rest.

I hate being inconsistent, but I’m going to do my best to be as consistent as I can with the inconsistency of my moods & chemical imbalances of my brain I can’t control.

If you’re a praying person, I’d appreciate your prayers for consistency, balance & ultimately stability. Thanks for reading!