This is a post I have debated about writing for a long time. I have been away from my blog for a long time and I believe it is time for me to finally share this story. We all have subjects we avoid talking about because we don't want to seem weird or "not normal" if people, loved ones and others, found out what we really struggle with and what were really like, would they still be our friends? Would they understand what were going through? Would they think we were weird or a freak? Well,today I'm writing to say one of those things that after I say it, that people might look at me differently but I feel like I have to say this.
I struggle with anxiety and depression and OCD. I have struggled with it since I was 13 years old. Growing up I had a great childhood and I have great parents who have taught me the gospel and helped me to trust the Lord and become the woman I am today. So why am I saying all this now? It is because despite struggling with mental illness I'm still happy most days. :-) I have my days that I hit rock bottom and then I get up and pray and then I try again to be happy. I am LDS and the church I attend and am a part of, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints just recently put out a video and a new website about mental illness these are the links to both.
https://www.lds.org/mentalhealth?lang=eng
I share my story because those who struggle with depression or anxiety, I get it but the Savior,Jesus Christ truly knows how we all feel and I know that He understands my struggle with mental illness.
All of you have been so kind to me especially while Greg has been away for training for the National Guard. I think a lot of why some of you may not know that I struggled with mental illness is because I don't throw it out there like candy. It is very hard for me to talk about it sometimes but now it has been a lot easier and a journey in knowing how to cope with my mental illness. :-) I know that my Heavenly Father and my Savior,Jesus Christ love me and love all of us. :-) They understand what we are going through and what we all struggle with individually. I know through the power of the Atonement of Jesus Christ that it will help me cope with my mental illness. This is only a small part of my story but I feel like it is something I needed to share.
