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Taking some time for myself
a month ago
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Hi there!
Many of you know that my mental health is something I've been struggeling with for more than 20 years now. A lot of things got better with therapy and though the process feels super slow at times, I'm glad that I keep going.
In January I asked for a new therapy because I felt pretty bad. We have a pretty large hospital here, with a lot of psychology related facilities and so I got some appointments to find out what kind of therapy I need. Turned out I need something rather special and a general therapy won't help with my problems, which means a pretty slow progress on the waiting list. Every three months I have an appointment with a psychologist who asks how I'm doing but it's no replacement for a regular therapy and a doctor checks my medication. They both want me to think about a psychiatric day-care hospital but I really don't want to be away from work and my daily routines for ~2 months.
Long story short, since days at work are getting a lot more stressful now, I decided to take a step back from the digital world.
More and more often I'm struggeling to keep up with important things, which adds even more stress. Currently I have 1-2 days per week where my anxiety messes up work and private things, so I decided to take a little self-care brake until the end of this year.
Don't worry about the Advent Calendar! More than 1/3 of the art is already done and I'm enjoying working on these portraits, trying some things with colors and backgrounds. =3
I will contact those that are curently on my waiting list over the coming days, to give an update on things.
It always feels a bit selfish to do things like this but right now I'm still at a point where I'm struggeling but I'm still able to manage things, so for once I'll try to take care of myself before I'm a crying pile of misery.
If anything changes, I'll let you know!
Hamster hugs and much love! <3
Many of you know that my mental health is something I've been struggeling with for more than 20 years now. A lot of things got better with therapy and though the process feels super slow at times, I'm glad that I keep going.
In January I asked for a new therapy because I felt pretty bad. We have a pretty large hospital here, with a lot of psychology related facilities and so I got some appointments to find out what kind of therapy I need. Turned out I need something rather special and a general therapy won't help with my problems, which means a pretty slow progress on the waiting list. Every three months I have an appointment with a psychologist who asks how I'm doing but it's no replacement for a regular therapy and a doctor checks my medication. They both want me to think about a psychiatric day-care hospital but I really don't want to be away from work and my daily routines for ~2 months.
Long story short, since days at work are getting a lot more stressful now, I decided to take a step back from the digital world.
More and more often I'm struggeling to keep up with important things, which adds even more stress. Currently I have 1-2 days per week where my anxiety messes up work and private things, so I decided to take a little self-care brake until the end of this year.
Don't worry about the Advent Calendar! More than 1/3 of the art is already done and I'm enjoying working on these portraits, trying some things with colors and backgrounds. =3
I will contact those that are curently on my waiting list over the coming days, to give an update on things.
It always feels a bit selfish to do things like this but right now I'm still at a point where I'm struggeling but I'm still able to manage things, so for once I'll try to take care of myself before I'm a crying pile of misery.
If anything changes, I'll let you know!
Hamster hugs and much love! <3
I hope your break is fruitful!!
*hugs* Hope this break proves helpful~
I know it can feel selfish at first, but it's really not. Hang in there and take all the time that you need.
Wishing you nothing but the best <3
Take the time you need! I think I'm not alone saying: we want you to feel better and get the therapy you need! That's the most important thing and anything else can wait!
We'll be here, waiting for you when you get back and are online more often again!
And your bearkitty has a huge hug for you, when you come back!