Ream
Ream
It gets better
I know that being in that dark of a place can be terrifying, and it’s difficult to imagine ever feeling better.
But the biggest thing to know is that there are resources out there—and it gets better.
As a nurse practitioner, Ream has long known that mental health is just as important as physical health. Still, it took her a while to get the help she needed to address her depression and anxiety.
I was first diagnosed at my doctor’s office, and she had suggested that I start medication.
Even though I’m a nurse, and I know how helpful medications can be, I was resistant. I wanted to do this on my own and not take any help.
I was also scared that medications would be too sedating, not knowing that they would help me to return close to my baseline.
“The path to getting better is not a straight line and can take a lot of trial and error.”
For Ream, talking with people close to her helped her realize that she should take advantage of any and all forms of treatment that could help her get her conditions under control.
It was hard for me to use the resources that were in front of me, but through conversations with friends, I started to understand why I was so resistant.
I decided if fear is the only reason why I’m not pursuing those avenues to get well, it’s not a good enough reason.
Today, Ream is taking medication and going to therapy. She also incorporates yoga, mindfulness, and eating well into her daily routine.
She knows that healing is a process, a process that will have its ups and downs. But it’s a process she’s glad she started and is changing her life for the better.
I’ve made progress, but it’s taken patience with myself and time.
The path to getting better is not a straight line and can take a lot of trial and error.
Knowing this has helped me to not give up in the hardest moments when I felt like I couldn’t do it anymore.
It can be discouraging, but I try to remember to keep taking advantage of the resources in front of me and do the best I can.
