So many little thoughts in my head today… I hope I don’t spoil Random Thoughts Thursday! Ha.
I was talking to a nice guy at the train station this am and asked him where he works.
He goes, “I work for the federal government,” and I’m thinking, “maybe he’s one of my clients!”
Then he tells me which one – he works for the same agency as me.
So… I met a coworker at the train station this morning! How random and cool! He’s new as of December and works in a different building.
Unrelated photo of me on the train
I went to bed EARLY last night (before 9:00!) and I woke up and it was still dark out and I thought “I bet it’s pretty early and I can either go back to bed or work out.”
Nope. It was 4:59. One minute before my alarm was going to go off.
At least I feel less out of it (so far) today!
I’ve been thinking about how rewarding it is to spend time with people who bring out the best version of me and create a safe environment for me to grow and I read a quote from an Instagram friend this am that describes that feeling so well – “I water you, you water me, together we grow.”
A random conversation with a friend mentioning my anxiety medication prompted them to talk to their doctor about anxiety treatment and it made me grateful that it’s becoming less and less stigmatized to have these conversations among friends and with our doctors, and within society in general.
Everyone needs help in different ways and there’s nothing wrong with that!
Unrelated photo of Khali wanting last night’s dinner
I agree with you that it’s great that there’s less of a stigma talking about mental health now than there used to be. It took me almost 20 years to commit to therapy because I always felt like there was something “wrong” with me for needing to talk to someone. I’m extremely open about taking anxiety meds and being in therapy. Both have been really helpful and eye-opening, and I would encourage everyone to consider working on their mental health. So many people have suffered in silence for such a long time. Talking about these things can literally save lives.
I know you know this now, but I am just going to say it – there is nothing wrong with you! <3 Literally everyone can benefit from talking to someone about what they are going through (which you also know LOL).
I am glad you are open about it. I bet you have influenced and helped people without even realizing it. And yes, it does save lives!!!!!
What a wonderful story about talking about your anxiety meds prompting a friend to talk to her doctor! Talking about meds and therapy as if they are normal, everyday things is paramount to continuing to lessen the stigma. Good for you! <3
Thank you! I did feel really good it made them feel like talking to their doc!
Oh my gosh, I’d never talk to someone at a train station, let alone find out anything about them! You are definitely a connector. 🙂
And that’s wonderful that your friend is seeking help, thanks to your willingness to share about something so unbelievably… normal. Seriously awesome. <3
Aww thanks! I think I am too!
I am so glad they are! And yes, it’s completely normal!!!!!!!