They Understand

Well, most people don’t understand but do you know who will every time?

Your mental health team. EVERY time. It doesn’t matter how long it’s been since you’ve talked to them, it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been off your meds. They’ll understand and all they want to do is get you back on track.

It’s been awhile since I’ve talked to my psychologist. I missed one appointment and kept calling to reschedule but never actually managed to make it to back. Social anxiety, shame, and whatever else stopped me from doing this thing that I need to feel better. But eventually I called, got her receptionist, and made the appointment I’ve been needing. This semester has been hard and I let the foundation of my recovery and mental wellness go to hell and that’s my own fault but Sam didn’t care. She just wanted to help me feel better because that’s her job and she’s damn good at it (another reason finding YOUR psychologist is important). We just talked about how I’m feeling and she reminded me that my breakdowns are not failure and that my mental illness is a real, tangible thing. It is not a choice, it is not a weakness, and it sucks.

They understand and they’ll keep understanding because that’s their job. Making it back is putting my wellness first and she was just proud of me for finding what I needed again. Put your wellness first, no matter what – I’m just proud you made it.