Let's Get Through This Together

I took a major step, well, several dozen steps toward recovery today. I managed to get out of the car and walk into the auto repair place for an estimate on my fender damage. When Hal and I got home, I told him to leave the folded-up wheelchair in the back of the vehicle. I walked back to the apartment with Hal holding my arm to steady me. For those of you who are younger, and for those who have not suffered through a health crisis like mine, this sounds like no accomplishment at all. I hope that you never experience anything like this in your own lives.

For those who struggle with physical and mental health issues like myself, we know that recovery is a slow process, and that we should celebrate the small victories because nothing ever works out like in the movies. I am proud of what I accomplished today, and that Hal felt like celebrating with me. My journey is far from complete; I don't even know where the end is, but I want to enjoy the experiences I can for as long as possible.

I have met people through Substack who are on similar journeys. I want us to communicate, share our tragedies, and celebrate our triumphs. Anxiety and Depression are debilitating conditions to survive without help. The people who suffer alone are the most vulnerable.

I have used this blog for different things over the years, but my motivation to help myself and others never wavers. I don't want to be ranting about politics anymore. I grew tired of that because it always attracted people and bots whose only motivation was to start an endless online flame war. My mental health could no longer deal with the hatred from those people. Then I realized I had let those people dictate how I felt about political issues, and I wanted to take back control of my life.

I've spent the last 2 weeks going through a metamorphosis. I feel much better now that I control what I read and take the time to read what others post. The ones that cannot control their anger and are consumed with politics no longer interest me. My blood pressure is under control again, I am sleeping better, and I feel happier.

I want to share this experience and the lessons I learned to help others. Let's get through this together.