Category: Monday Messages

  • Balance Beam

    Balance Beam

    The author reflects on past financial mismanagement and a fear of medication, revealing a journey toward mental health balance. After starting Strattera for ADHD, she observed significant personal changes. Emphasizing faith and the importance of seeking professional help, she shares insights on finding stability in life, similar to navigating a gymnastics balance beam.

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  • The ADHD Trap: Saying Yes Until It Breaks You

    The ADHD Trap: Saying Yes Until It Breaks You

    The author reflects on her struggle with ADHD, mental health, and the pressure of perfectionism rooted in her upbringing. After years of overcommitting and ignoring her needs, a turning point came on January 3rd, when she chose to prioritize self-care. She encourages compassion for those facing similar challenges.

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  • The Value of Silence

    The Value of Silence

    The author reflects on the challenges of living with ADHD, particularly impulsivity, which has caused damage to important relationships. Despite starting Strattera to manage symptoms, impulsive actions and words continue to create turmoil. The author emphasizes the need for self-control, prayer, and mindfulness to better align thoughts and speech, valuing silence as a path to…

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  • Enough for M.E….

    Enough for M.E….

    The author reflects on feeling violated after a boundary with her father is crossed through birthday messages. She grapples with feelings of abandonment and the impact of ADHD medication, which forces her to confront unresolved emotions. Despite recognizing the need for healing, she acknowledges the challenge of redefining relationships, particularly with her father.

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  • Married to healing… not a man.

    Married to healing… not a man.

    The author reflects on the disparity between the attention received for her engagement announcement and the lack of acknowledgment for her mental health struggles. Despite a public declaration of happiness, she expresses disappointment in the societal focus on marriage over mental wellness. She emphasizes the importance of healing and self-acceptance while navigating her journey.

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