Keeping Up With Your Mental Health to Stay Productive
Having no motivation to stay productive because of your mental health issues really suck. I personally have been on a short hiatus with my brand because of this. I just have no interest in writing or designing and it’s draining having to force yourself to do something you mentally can’t even handle. It’s like you want to make moves but you’re paralyzed inside.
My thoughts lately have been all over the place the last few weeks and I wanted to share this experience with you all. I deal with depression about twice a year. Usually a month before my birthday and around the holidays. Now I’m not saying this for people to feel bad for me and try to help me to be happy again because I know what to do to get myself out the funk. I just want to share that this is common and it’s okay to not be productive because you have to deal with your mental health first.
Since I haven’t been wanting to write in my blog for the last 2 weeks, I figured I’ll write about why that is. I want to do what I love and I want to share it with the world. I may not be in the most positive space right now but I am soon to get over this. Just because it rains today doesn’t mean the sun won’t come again. I’m learning to be patient with myself and letting myself feel without beating myself up for it.
Don’t blame yourself or feel guilty for not wanting to do what you’re passionate about. This doesn’t mean you hate what you once enjoyed doing. When you’re aware of what’s going on, you should take the steps to initiate a plan to move forward. Yes I’m aware that you may not have the energy to do this but ignoring it and letting it consume you will just make you feel worse. Some things you should try is probably talk to someone you trust about how you’re feeling, go do something outside that you love doing, listen to music and dance, go be around loved ones, or just watch your favorite movies.
Whatever it is that makes you feel just a little bit better, this should be your motive. This doesn’t automatically mean you’ll have the motivation to start making moves but it’s a step forward. Most of the times when I’m depressed I just have all these negative thoughts in my head trying to convince me that I am nothing. It’s a battle trying to fight these thoughts away but I must remind myself of who I am and all the things I’ve done to get myself to where I am today. I won’t let these voices in my head win because I enjoy creating and I will continue to follow this dream of mine. I hope you do the same and don’t let it stop you from doing ANYTHING!
If you need help dealing with any mental problems or need someone to talk to visit: suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 800-273-8255
