Welcome! I am J. Along with my wife, I am embarking on a quest for better mental health. There are so many ways to get there and, where my journey is far from over, I know you have to start somewhere. For me, it is teaming up with my favorite person and creating content that will help others.
You may find that I take a different approach from Kate. We’re different people, just as you are unique and so are the issues you face. Everybody’s approach to wellness will be different… and that’s fine.
What’s my problem?
You might ask yourself, “Why did this guy decide to write about mental health? Clearly, he’s got issues.” I sure do. They consist of, and are not limited to, anxiety and its various subsets. This includes social anxiety, fear of being too far from home, math anxiety, being easily overwhelmed when pushed out my comfort zone, and overreacting when things are beyond my control. This joins hands all too well with my Attention Deficit Disorder, which prevents much of my “day-to-day” functionality. And, naturally, that leads to feeling horrible about myself and very low moods; in other words: severe depression. And the cherry on that cake is being ridiculously overweight.
What are you going to do about it?
There are some people who might think about throwing in the towel with just one of those issues. It is easy to fall apart or give up when your body and mind will not cooperate with your demands. All I can tell you is don’t be the person that quits. Nobody likes a quitter and, honestly, you can do better. You can be better. If you yourself can’t find the strength to persist, then do it for a loved one. There are ways to get through the day that are both healthy and productive. Try them out. There is a solution for everyone. And that is why we are writing. If we can give you something new to consider, something that makes you feel better about yourself, then that’s awesome.
Knowing that we’re all in this together, let’s move forward. We can find our path and be the people that we want to be. Best of luck to all and I am looking forward to this voyage!