Therapy; Best Self-Care Secret

Hey beautiful people!

I promised to drop self-care tips on here and while self-care is very subjective, there’s one that I absolutely swear by and would go running on top of mountains screaming about. And it is therapy. Therapy has been the crutch that has been holding my wobbly little legs on this life journey since I was 17 years old. I am not saying I am dependent on therapy, but it has been the single greatest outlet that hasn’t backfired in my face and my best form of self-care that is not talked about enough.

For me, therapy is that place where I go to air out days’ worth of frustration, overstimulation, feelings of confusion and guilt and also, alsooo where I talk about exciting things going on for me. It is not a place of just doom and gloom but a place that where I can sit with my therapist and literally say whatever is on my mind, say whatever I am feeling in my heart without any judgement or pressure. I get advice if I so require it or just get to sit and vent so I can feel better. Yes, I really don’t live in delulu land where I feel like my therapist truly cares about me per se, but it is nice to have external feedback from someone I don’t particularly care about how they feel about me or how they perceive me.

I can agree that is particularly nice or even comforting to share with someone you’re close and comfortable with, but I just feel I don’t always get enough unbiased feedback or reactions that way. Also, sometimes I require advice from someone who understands how the brain operates and has the specialized knowledge that therapists do. I also realize that therapy is a great way for me to talk about something before I confront areas in my life that really care about, i.e. family and friends.

Many people may not agree, but therapy is a sweet escape and the best way to get the reality checks you need. I have been made aware of so many blind spots, I have gotten so many harsh reality checks and have had so many laughs and also well-needed cries in therapy. With my therapist, I am fully open to hear it all, and I have someone with experience to guide me with certain areas of my life that I truly struggle with. The awakening that has happened with me has been huge; going over my traumas and seeing how they affect me today helps me make changes to be better for myself and the people around me that I love and care for dearly. Things that I felt would be a burden to my family, my therapist has handled with a little more ease because she outside of my little bubble of life and she can see me clearly.

Therapy is the greatest form of self-care I have taken on. It was scary and the ride has had its ups and downs, but it is the best thing I could have done to have a healthier mind and improve my mindset so I can handle this life as an independent being. Mental health is super important, and I couldn’t be more grateful for therapy for playing a major part in my health today. Of course, therapy is your choice, but I truly believe it is a great step towards our self-care journey. What do you think?

With love,

Ally