MOC11_day10

Whimsical Masks No. 1 by A Whimsical Adventure https://the-lilypad.com/store/Whimsical-Masks-No-1.html,
Patina: The Complete Mixed Media by Rachel Jefferies Collection https://the-lilypad.com/store/Patina-The-Complete-Mixed-Media-Collection.html,
T is for Together: The Complete Mixed Media Collection by Rachel Jefferies & Basic Studio Designs https://the-lilypad.com/store/t-is-for-together-The-Complete-Mixed-Media-Collection.html
Journaling:
In my childhood and in my younger adult life I went through several tough events that I didn’t know how to deal with. It led me to having depression and anxiety. I also know that brain chemistry has a play in it as well. I had not learned many coping techniques to deal with the emotions I was feeling. There were times where I had breakdowns. I just couldn’t do anything. I didn’t want to do anything. My body did not know how to process the emotions that I had. I would just shut down. This was such an unhealthy way of coping and sorting out what I was feeling and what I had been through. It took many years of therapy to help process and learn better coping mechanisms. I even had to learn how to figure out what it was that I was feeling. I am getting better at handling changes and events, thanks to therapy and finding people who have had a positive impact on me. I also cut out some of the negative influences in my life. There are still days where I struggle. I know that it just means I am having on off day, and I try to change my outlook on things. When I struggle, I try to think about one thing that brought me joy or something I can be grateful for on those days. It really helps turn my train of thoughts around. It is like finding light in the darkness. If I can grab onto that small amount of light, I can slowly bring myself out and back into the light.