A Blogger's Re-Attempt!
June 2019... oh my... It's been nearly two years since I attempted to start blogging. Turns out that juggling a full-time job and dealing with epilepsy and mental health issues has taken a fair amount of my time. I kept finding excuses to not blog despite doing different things across the UK and the US that were definitely 'bloggable' (is that a word?). I eventually decided that enough was enough and enrolled in the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy course via Richmond Well-Being Services. I can honestly say that was one of the best decisions I've made for my health.
Since starting it I can sincerely say that I have found it a bit easier to manage my stress and anxiety factors (I'm a naturally anxious person - whelp!) as best as I can. Of course I do have to acknowledge the immense help that my wonderful husband Eliot has been. The patience and love he has had for me has been such an amazing support but I don't want to keep using that as a crutch, so I won't. It's time to put my big girl pants on and blog away.
Over the last two years, my little sister and I have gotten close and have found ways to talk that overcome the (nearly) 5 year age difference that was quite prominent while growing up.
Talking to my wonderful little sister today has helped - the fact that we have both gone through therapy helped us bond even more. We were able to exchange tips and just talk about stuff on our minds. While we have very different ways of thinking and looking at life, we have both found different ways to make therapy as effective as possible.
On that note, she gave me some wonderful advice - and I quote - "Hey, don't be sad, because sad backwards is 'das', and 'das' not good.". Yes, terrible joke but it works! Similarly, I try to live by a quote from one of my favourite telenovelas ("Las Tontas No Van Al Cielo") --> that one of the characters "Tio Meño" says which is "Fuera dolor". The way that he explains it in one of the episodes is that while sadness or pain is something natural, it doesn't do good to keep them in your mind for too long. Process them and then cast them out of your heart.
Over the next few weeks I will continue to blog about the different adventures we've had, the tasty food we've made and any lovely cats we've cuddled - in addition to the occasional post about different thoughts that I have had, Eliot has had and my fellow contributor (my sister) has had.
Until next time... Adíos!
Since starting it I can sincerely say that I have found it a bit easier to manage my stress and anxiety factors (I'm a naturally anxious person - whelp!) as best as I can. Of course I do have to acknowledge the immense help that my wonderful husband Eliot has been. The patience and love he has had for me has been such an amazing support but I don't want to keep using that as a crutch, so I won't. It's time to put my big girl pants on and blog away.
Over the last two years, my little sister and I have gotten close and have found ways to talk that overcome the (nearly) 5 year age difference that was quite prominent while growing up.
Talking to my wonderful little sister today has helped - the fact that we have both gone through therapy helped us bond even more. We were able to exchange tips and just talk about stuff on our minds. While we have very different ways of thinking and looking at life, we have both found different ways to make therapy as effective as possible.
On that note, she gave me some wonderful advice - and I quote - "Hey, don't be sad, because sad backwards is 'das', and 'das' not good.". Yes, terrible joke but it works! Similarly, I try to live by a quote from one of my favourite telenovelas ("Las Tontas No Van Al Cielo") --> that one of the characters "Tio Meño" says which is "Fuera dolor". The way that he explains it in one of the episodes is that while sadness or pain is something natural, it doesn't do good to keep them in your mind for too long. Process them and then cast them out of your heart.
Over the next few weeks I will continue to blog about the different adventures we've had, the tasty food we've made and any lovely cats we've cuddled - in addition to the occasional post about different thoughts that I have had, Eliot has had and my fellow contributor (my sister) has had.
Until next time... Adíos!
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