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October 28, 2012October 28, 2012

so I woke up restless and made this.

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Change is in the air! After an existentially stifling summer, I am breathing easier again. Sleeping better, writing lots, running further, enjoying my baby and husband more. Back in July, at the encouragement of wise friends, I screwed my courage and changed up two things that were no longer serving me: I stopped consuming alcohol except in extreme moderation on the weekends and for special occasions, and I acknowledged that I wasn't coping well with the stresses of my life and opted to go on an antidepressant and start seeing a therapist for the first time since high school. I still have hard days, but I feel like I've gained an extra layer of insulation. I am able to be more present for my family. I'm more patient. I'm calmer. More focused with work and writing thousands of words per week, easy peasy. And I have a zillion times more energy. My only regret is I didn't make these changes sooner. Parenthood is brutally hard, folks. If you, too, are struggling to cope and the usual tricks just ain't doing it, I encourage you to consider antidepressants. I'm a proponent of naturopathic medicine and mindfulness and exercise and clean eating all the way for mood boosting, but sometimes, it's not enough. And that's ok if it's not enough. You are entitled to feel good in your own skin, however you manage it. Happy to be a friendly and sympathetic ear to anybody interested in hearing more about this little journey I'm on. Much love. ♥️💜💚

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