A Little Breathing Room

I got some stress-reducing news this evening about my coursework. No, I didn’t turn around and then knit instead of working. But, yes, I’m trying to keep some more balance in my life while I still have an easily overwhelming amount of work to complete. (For me, that balance usually requires something creative.) The good news is tonight let me breathe a little easier and work a little better. I’m proud of the difficult work I’ve put in before this bit of good news came. I’m sharing this here as reminder, because my stress is not gone, just a little easier to manage. (Even acknowledging the mountain ahead of me tightens me up right now.) I’ve got to keep fighting my OCD, ADD, and other struggles, while moving forward with my work to make it through. But I want to take as much peace and balance with me on my journey as I can. I want you to know I’m proud of all the work you’re putting in, even if you aren’t proud of yourself right now. Here’s hoping for peace and balance to accompany us all on our journeys. You are magnificent. Strength and comfort to us all. 💪🏼💜

Username: 🌊 Waves

Date posted: 73d ago

You are doing it fantastically. Keep fighting!! We support you!! 🙌🏻🧡

Username: ARTnotOCD

Date posted: 73d ago

@🌊 Waves 🥰 Right back at you!

User type: NOCD Alumni

Username: Amber R

Date posted: 72d ago

ART this is so amazing!! I am so happy for all the progress you’ve made and that you’re taking time to celebrate your victories. It’s important to acknowledge our successes and how far we’ve come on our journey. Not only for us, but for other people like us who are struggling. I also love that you acknowledged that your stress is not gone, but easier to manage. I think too many people think they aren’t being successful because they still experience stress/anxiety, and that couldn’t be further from the truth. We can’t control the stress/anxiety we feel, but we CAN control how we handle it. It takes practice, but accepting its presence and continuing on with what we need/want to do is what we’re aiming to achieve. Keep fighting the good fight, keep celebrating your successes, and ALWAYS be kind and patient with yourself. You’ve got this friend!!!

Username: ARTnotOCD

Date posted: 72d ago

@Amber R 🥰