Taking Control of My Life with Mental Illness | New Series! Coming Soon! 

All of us are a work in progress. Most of us put in the effort to varying degrees, but the sad part is, we seldom get the results or recognition that is equal to what we put in. It has to be an effort from within, and we must take solace in whatever progress we make, however slow and small it may be. Sometimes, every step you take forward is not as important for taking you closer to your goal, but its real value is that it is a step away from what you need to leave behind.

woahhhhhg bowiechick! i’ve been watching you since the very beginning! which by the way feels like lifetimes ago! i so wish we could meet. i’m 30 and feel we could really relate! so good to see you here again, i RANDOMLY thought about you and was like holy shit i have to look up bowiechick and see what’s happening!!!! so much LOVE TO YOU!!!!!!!!! Miriam

Now, I understand.

I struggled with depression and anxiety my entire life, and this past year started to attend therapy and it has changed my life. It took months before I had a sliver of hope that it was possible to come out the other side of it, but it is possible. Feeling seen and heard, bringing up painful emotions, acknowledging their impact in a safe environment, understanding the ways we protect ourselves from hurt and pain aren’t usually good lasting strategies. Then taking those first steps into new territory where you begin to trust and believe that you are worthy of love and acceptance. I couldn’t have done it without the help of someone else. The dark pit of depression is truly awful, nobody wants to be there. If you are struggling, don’t give up.. not everyone knows or understands what it’s like. You gotta find someone who will listen to you, and help you heal.

Any mental health related curiosities, tips, or challenges? The comments are open!

Love you BB! Hope u can figure out something that works for you and it will be interesting to see your progress. The true youtube FAM is always here for you

Thumbs up, Sis.

I've been having some weed clarity lately as well. Keep on fighting the good fight!

I don't personally struggle with anything that you are, but I can promise you that you're going to not only help yourself and look back on these videos with pride and joy, but that you're going to help someone else who is also struggling. Keep pushing through you sweet human, and I promise you you will be OK. I am so proud of you. Your mind and your soul are so beautiful.

Bowiechick, glad to see your doing okay. I did some study in social work, mostly addressing types of mental illnesses. You sound like you are in a good place and ready to begin changes which is a very good thing. If you feel you might do better with some help, I am hoping there is free services in your location. I do not know where you reside so I can't help with looking up services for you; however, if you have a 211 service in your area. Where you dial 211 on your phone and it connections you to someone. You tell them what you are needing help looking for and they will do their best to put you in touch with the proper agency or service. I am so very happy to see you. I been following you since 2007 or so... It is nice to see something from you even if it is once in a great while. *hugs* to you!