My Manageable Moment

One of the most impactful quotes I learned in the last few years is "the unmentionable is unmanageable." Change starts with us, so to be your own advocate is key. Just before turning 36yo, my life was hit with new and unexpected anxiety. Previous therapies and focused practices were just not enough and as nurse, it was hard for me to accept that medication was probably the next step. But I am also a mother, a wife, a daughter, and a very social person....how would medication(s) affect me as a whole? The fear of the unknown, especially with potential side effects didn't help the anxiety at first, but accepting a bit more help and taking on this much needed journey was my manageable moment. I now have a better grip on myself, even more empathy for many of my patients with a multitude of anxiety-based diagnoses, and most importantly I am still me! Speak up, get help, and know you are never alone no matter where you are in life's journey