A wise person once told me that there is a calm before every storm, and to be patient through the difficulties of life, because pure happiness does not come easily, nor does peace of mind. After several years I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s important to always have a bigger picture in mind. We hear the miracle stories of humans who have overcome their circumstances and met obstacles with triumph, however, I believe humans have forgotten how remarkable we really are and how every day we are faced our own personal circumstances and continue to face our barriers in order to survive. In my own life, my mental illness has been the biggest barrier I continue to face all the while struggling to take control and overcome my chaotic home life.
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224) through lifestyle modification. By understanding the aspects of my life that do not serve me well and identifying patterns in my behavior I was able to succeed despite residing in an unhealthy household while living with mental illness. I was medically diagnosed with post traumatic disorder, depression and bipolar disorder when I was a freshman in high school. I’ve struggled with my illness throughout my youth and adolescence, but clinging to my bigger picture has aided me in my survival. Through healthy coping mechanisms such as journaling, and sketching I am able to adapt to my environment in my personal ‘struggle for existence’. Mental illness has been a huge obstacle for me in multiple areas of my life. When I was younger, I struggled a lot with my depression and anxiety, but it was not until early high school when it began to take a serious toll on my …show more content…
Being in and out of mental hospitals and constant appointments resulted in letters home summoning me to appear in court for absences. I recall being really miserable because it felt like a continuous downfall and I could not bring myself out of this mentality. I essentially gave up and lost sight of my bigger picture. After spending many days/nights in bed doing next to nothing, being stagnant for so long caused me to feel frustrated, losing the light that ignites the heart never really recovers quickly, and those have dealt with mental illness for a long duration sometimes have to hit rock bottom until the only way to go is back up. Some lonely souls never do, but fortunately I was able to pull myself back up to the surface after much regression, and the air felt safe to breathe once again.
. It took years of ups and downs for me to cope with my mental illness in healthier ways. Living in a chaotic household tends to fan the fire of disaster that I call my mental illness. My mother and I have an unhealthy relationship. I constantly experience high stress situations at home and it tends to have serious consequences. Due to relying heavily on my parents for transportation it made getting to school often times very difficult. If my parents and I were on bad terms they will
224) through lifestyle modification. By understanding the aspects of my life that do not serve me well and identifying patterns in my behavior I was able to succeed despite residing in an unhealthy household while living with mental illness. I was medically diagnosed with post traumatic disorder, depression and bipolar disorder when I was a freshman in high school. I’ve struggled with my illness throughout my youth and adolescence, but clinging to my bigger picture has aided me in my survival. Through healthy coping mechanisms such as journaling, and sketching I am able to adapt to my environment in my personal ‘struggle for existence’. Mental illness has been a huge obstacle for me in multiple areas of my life. When I was younger, I struggled a lot with my depression and anxiety, but it was not until early high school when it began to take a serious toll on my …show more content…
Being in and out of mental hospitals and constant appointments resulted in letters home summoning me to appear in court for absences. I recall being really miserable because it felt like a continuous downfall and I could not bring myself out of this mentality. I essentially gave up and lost sight of my bigger picture. After spending many days/nights in bed doing next to nothing, being stagnant for so long caused me to feel frustrated, losing the light that ignites the heart never really recovers quickly, and those have dealt with mental illness for a long duration sometimes have to hit rock bottom until the only way to go is back up. Some lonely souls never do, but fortunately I was able to pull myself back up to the surface after much regression, and the air felt safe to breathe once again.
. It took years of ups and downs for me to cope with my mental illness in healthier ways. Living in a chaotic household tends to fan the fire of disaster that I call my mental illness. My mother and I have an unhealthy relationship. I constantly experience high stress situations at home and it tends to have serious consequences. Due to relying heavily on my parents for transportation it made getting to school often times very difficult. If my parents and I were on bad terms they will