With recovery from anything, depression, addiction or physical illness there will be speed bumps. It could be anything from work, relationships or relapses. There is nothing wrong with hitting a speed bump, it will take a lot of work at times to make sure they don't turn into road blocks. The beauty of these speed bumps is that they keep up on track, they remind us that we are strong and able. We were strong enough to over come the initial issues, we are for sure strong enough to get over the speed bumps.
It takes having support from loved ones, whether they are blood or not, knowing when to seek professional help and that same stubbornness that got us through the first time. I have over come my own issues with mental health and at times it feels like no one understands, but please know that someone does you just sometimes have to take that big scary step of opening up to someone. Those of us with these issues have a duty to ourselves to see that speed bumps may happen and to make sure we have the information we need around us to help us then so we don't have to overwhelm ourselves. It's not being negative it's understanding that things aren't always going to be ok. The analogy I use is that I helped my mom find a lawn care service, we got things set up for my brother for when he passes because he's disabled. It's no different. It's preparing for the worst and knowing you have that plan.
Blessings and love to all reading this. I apologize if it's jumbled.
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