On the outside, everything seemed perfect.
Even those closest to me thought it was.
On the outside, everything seemed perfect.
Andrew Shiau
Even those closest to me thought it was.
Based on the outward appearance, I should have been happy.
Every morning, after my fiance would leave for work, I would lie in bed and cry.
According to research and surveys, there are a lot of people who have a story much like mine.
Depression, hopelessness and loneliness are on the rise.
Getting out of bed in the morning for many is a huge accomplishment in itself.
When I was at my lowest point, I made a decision.
The decision was that I was going to end it all.
I even set the date.
6 months from the day of my decision, unless something changed significantly, I was out of here.
Things did change for me.
You are not wrong and you are not alone.
Choose to talk to someone who is kind and does not judge you.
Move your body
This may not sound like a pragmatic tool but it is.
Moving your body changes the physiology of your body.
It releases endorphins and can dramatically change the way you feel.
For 2030 minutes every day, get up and move.
Go for a walk.
Doesnt matter how you move.
We are all very aware of the people around us.
When you notice feelings of depression or loneliness, stop and ask, Who does this belong to?
You may soon discover that the depression that you think is yours isnt.
This can change everything.
It did for me.
Access BARS
Sometimes its difficult to stop thinking.
Our thoughts can be loud and continuous and we dont know how to let go and find peace.
There is a pragmatic hands-on process that can dynamically assist.
Its called the Access Bars.
Never give up
like dont give up.
No matter what is going on for you right now, it wont be this way forever.
You being here makes a difference and no matter how challenging this may be, something else is possible.
Keep asking, What else is possible that I have never considered?
You are far too valuable to the world.
The tools and the help are available to change everything.
