EP57: My mental health matters. TO ME.

Life Love Music & Space Travel

I spent my late teens, 20's & early 30's in a rather unwell mental state. I was roaring through the world like a tornado, generally unaware of how my behavior was regularly harming those around me and equally harming myself in ways that had me in a viscious cycle of self abuse.Although I knew something was "off" with my mental health, I honestly didn't know what to do about it. So I drank and drugged my way through most of it, and when that made things even worse I drank and drugged more! That went on pretty much until my life hit a serious bottom on December 19th of 2000. Shortly thereafter I consciously embarked on a journey of recovery and self discovery which introduced me to the concept of mental wellness!! Since then I've been on an upward trajectory that has taken me places, emotionally and physically, that I never thought possible. One of the most important lessons I've learned thus far is that my mental health MUST matter to me! It's wonderful if it matters to others but MOST IMPORTANTLY is that it matter to me because if I'm not motivated to work on myself then it doesn't matter what others may have to offer. In this episode I share about what a fantastic adventure I've been on since making MY mental health a priority, along with sharing ideas that may be helpful to you. My mental wellness journey has allowed me to grow and heal in ways I never thought possible AND by caring for myself I've been able to be there for others who are hip to hopping on the positive mental health caravan ;) If you happen to be struggling in the mental health department I hope you hear something that inspires you to keep moving forward. YOU ARE WORTH IT!! WE ARE WORTH IT :)

P.S. My "episode artwork" was taken shortly after a recent ketamine infusion at Future Psych Ketamine Clinic in Myrtle Beach, SC. They, along with Mandy at High Country Wellness & Infusion in Frisco, CO, have been instrumental in supplying me with a life saving & life changing option for mental health medicine. I am profoundly grateful for what they, and all the other respectable clinics are doing for those struggling with trauma, ptsd, and depression related mental health issues.

**DISCLAIMER: Please take note that any references to ketamine infusions or any other form of medicinal treatments, mainstream or non mainstream, are strictly meant to provide an insight into my own experiences. That being said, should you find yourself curious about anything spoken about on my podcast I firmly suggest speaking to a doctor/psychologist/therapist/family member/psychiatrist/etc. before making any decisions. Asking for help is a courageous act.

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