Yesterday, was National Mental Health Update and I was going to make my debut but I fell asleep. I’ve had a lot going on and I just didn’t want to stress out about it. But I did want to provide an update on how I’ve been feeling since I’ve last shared. For the most part, I feel GREAT! Last time, we talked about mental health, I shared that I had gained 27 pounds in one year and that although I was feeling better inside, I wasn’t feeling very good about the outside.

Well, I’ve lost a few pounds, well–like 15 and I’m starting to feel better. I’m working on getting together some sort of workout regimen again…but I like to spice it up and I feel like I’ve done everything, so I need ideas if you have any. Oh, and that trainer I hired was an absolute joke, why was he trying to ask me personal questions about dating and relationships?? Sir! Y’all I fired him and filed a dispute on PayPal to get some of my money back.

Well anyway, here are some of the things that have contributed to me doing much better.

1. I’ve completely transitioned off Lexapro! After I shared that Lexapro made me gain so much weight, I had several women send me private messages of how Lexapro did the same to them. A few people even shared natural remedies of what they use instead. I tried transitioning off twice before and I would get so sick but this last time, I just stopped and I dealt with nausea and headaches for a week but I’m really done. (Won’t HE do it?)  My primary care physician was mad but I told her I was done paying for this medicine, taking it, and talking about it. Bloop!
2. I’ve moved! As of like two weeks ago. After Harvey, I ended up moving back with my parents for 8 months and then almost 2 months in a hotel. It’s amazing how having your own space to just be is good for your mental health. I’m so excited to get decorating and I’m of course going to share here and on YouTube. (Yes, I’m going to try to revitalize my little channel too and this blog too!)
3. I’ve decluttered. I have always had a ton of stuff (and I still kind of do) but I got rid of a lot of things. I love my pink so I got rid of a lot of junk that just didn’t go or wasn’t pink, that included clothes, decor, and little knick-knacks.  I also got rid of people who were causing me stress. I’m not a person who is big on closure, I just distanced myself and let things work out on their own.
4. I started getting sleep! When I was a child I never wanted to be the one to stay up all night, I literally loved to be in the bed by 8 or 9 pm. Somewhere in college, I started thinking that functioning on no sleep was cool and normal. Umm, no, if I’m not working at an event I try to be in my bed by 10 pm. I’m a better person because of this and my skin looks better too!
5. I say no. Chile, I’ve been telling everyone no! Happy Hour? No. Join a committee? No. Do me a favor? No. Come to do this with me. No. I have even been turning down event clients who I know will stress me out. Nope! No amount of money is worth me being stressed out. I’m always on the go so it has been nice to just sit at home and do nothing.

Anyways, yesterday was World Mental Health Day but I’m working on my mental health every day. I’ve made amazing strides and I’m really proud of myself. I’ve had to learn to take a selfish approach to self-preservation. I really want to save the world but if I’m not well, I won’t be able to save anyone! I’ve been super open about my mental health and I’m grateful for the readers who have turned into support systems via Facebook and Instagram messages. Please feel free to privately message me if you are going through anything and need someone to chat with.