ItsOk

This design means a lot to me. It is the first time I have been really "real" posting something. I have panic disorder and anxiety (and KILLER insomnia, like I NEVER sleep). Three years ago I was honestly struggling just to get up the courage to leave my house some days. Simple things were scary. Driving was terrifying. Even making a run to the grocery store was agony. Thanks to an amazing therapist, I feel so much stronger and better. But some days I have real set backs. Sometimes I have a bad week, or even a bad month. It’s hard not to feel like you’re failing all over again during these times. ⠀⠀
One thing I’ve realized is that there is real stigma to feeling “down” or “not okay”. There is pressure to be happy ALL the time (especially on Instagram or social media in general). That’s just not realistic. So the next time you’re kicking yourself for having a bad day, remember this ☝️and just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. You can do this.