Wrong tunnel?

You don't see my pain... so it's not real.  You don't understand my pain... so it's not there.  I can't explain my sadness... so it's not real.  It's not diabetes or cancer... so it's not serious.  More people need to realize it's real.  It's real, it's horrible and it needs medical attention in order to allow anyone to get better!

My week has been horrific, for no 'specific' reason, other than I'm sick and my anxiety is taking over!  The light at the end of the tunnel, that I was focusing on was that I had an appointment with my therapist on thursday.  Today.  But she's sick, so I have appointment no more.

Sometimes the only thing that gets you through rough days is that there's a light at the end of the tunnel that you can focus on... but for me, this week, that went away.  So I need to find another light.  Or maybe I'm in the wrong tunnel??

Let me give some advice when someone you love has a mental illness... depression, anxiety, bipolar or otherwise.  When something is wrong and you see them suffering - do NOT ask "What is wrong?"  More than likely, they don't have a reason - other than they are ill and it's a bad day.  They can't explain it, specially not at the moment they are in it, and more often than not - you won't understand.  So.. instead, sympathize and just show you care.  "I'm sorry you're not feeling well today, if I can help, let me know."  It seems simple, but it helps.

Well... no therapist today... guess I'll turn to crafts.  (Since turning to food is no longer an option.)

Take care 

(Of yourselves and each other!)

Much love,