Dear Abbey

Todayyy we walked all about social anxiety. We talked about the fear of being seen and perceived. We talked about how to help release some of those fears and steps we can take. We also talk about my feud with bees and my love for painting and doll making! We end the episode talking about learning to trust yourself even when you feel your family doesn't understand you.

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Todayyy I talk about the BTS concert I went to with my mom, I share some L's for the week and then go into the details of being present in the moment. The main topic I discuss is all about the fear of falling back into rock bottom. When you experience a shocking amount of despair and work your way out of it, it can be scary sometimes to imagine falling back to that rock bottom. But I share some encouraging ideas and thoughts to hopefully ease that fear's grip.

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Todayyy we talk about the rigidity that can accompany OCD and the need to be all or nothing. I share about the losses in my family the past few weeks and some of my feelings. We end the episode talking about intuition and OCD. It can be hard to tell the difference, so I answer a listener submission around confusing the two.

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Todayyy we talk about a few reasons why waiting to care for yourself until you feel "good enough" or "worthy" can be a cruel trick. Often times when we feel unworthy or not good enough.. that is the exact moment we need love and care the most. I share my dubs and L's from the week along with diving into the details of being more aware of my own reliance on distractions sometimes. We end the episode answering a listener submission around releasing resentment when it feels almost impossible.

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Todayyy we talk about how to help letting go of an unpleasant feeling that never seems to leave. But first we talk about the dubs and L's from the week, then I talk about sweet moments while going in the details. We get back into getting to know yourself and being curious about what thoughts are circulating in your brain. Not to believe every thought, but to simply understand what's really going on inside! I share some other possible ways to let this sticky feeling pass. I then end the episode with a listener submission about when others or even yourself are scared you are "faking" your diagnoses.

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Todayyy we talk about getting rid of resentment and about a certain way to minimize this from happening in your relationships. I first talk about some dubs and L's from the past few weeks. Then I go into the details about vocabulary and why I am trying to learn more words! Then I talk about being more curious versus accusatory in your relationship and how this may help build connection over resentment. I then end the episode sharing some observations around over-consumption both materially and virtually.

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Todayyy we talk all about the feeling of not being enough and needing to be perfect. I share some of me religious OCD healing I had to do because of perfectionism. We go over some reasons we may have these feelings and some things we can do to develop a healthier mindset when it comes to being imperfect. The world can be loud and make us feel small and not enough but you really are enough and doing better than you think. Maybe there is a way you can be a tad gentler with yourself.

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Todayyy we talk about coming out of a depressive episode and how it is a time to practice lots of love and patience! I talk about my dub for this week which has been my crafts, including a miniature desk with old parchment hahaha. I then go into the detail of my favorite book and short film, and share why I love it so. I then go into the main topic of this week's episode which is all about burn out. I talk about feeling creatively burnt out and the feeling of dread that comes with the pressure to perform. I share some tips to possibly help with this feeling. I then end the episode answering a Dear Abbey submission around feeling unsure about a marriage after some rocky times.

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Todayyy we talk about ways to stay close to your significant other and loved ones when you're struggling mentally. I talk about my ups and downs with my Bipolar Depression II, and how my depression has been and how I manage those lows now after being diagnosed. I share some ideas and ways to take the pressure off your partner or loved ones to "save you" or to be a "perfect" support person. How it can damage our recovery when we rely heavily on others to fix or reassure us. I hope you enjoy!

Todayyy I talk about confidence, how it has been a challenge to gain my confidence in my late 20's. I talk about how painful but healing it is to realize how much you have missed out on due to your mental illness. I then talk about not having to wait until rock bottom to start making changes to enhance your life. I end the episode answering a Dear Abbey submission around OCD Black/White thinking.

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