This last quarter has been a great break through for me. I continued my sessions with my counselor, Jay, at CAPS and I took a Psychology elective, Growth and Development. The combination of the two was a great coincidence and good for the betterment of my mental health.
Lately, I have come to the conclusion that not only must I focus on my physically health but mental as well. I have never given too much thought to my mental health before. I always thought because I was happy and not depressed that my mental health was great. But as most Americans I had the wrong information and idea about mental health and counseling. Being in PHAT this year though I have had the strength and motivation to go counseling and not be afraid of who sees me and what they say about me.
Growth and Development comes in in the form of the journal we had to write and the different topics in class. I was so amazed at the different theories that apply to one situation and started to see which ones fit with me. The journal helped me reflect on my inner thoughts. With the reflection of my inner thoughts I started to think what was/is important to myself and my life as a whole. As I started to do this I looked at past experiences and situations and how at times I compromised my ideals and values for others and for what? At times it was because of my insecurities and fears about life. Stumbling on this notion I wondered why I had this insecurities and fears and how they have hindered me from a truly unhindered life and what experiences/situations I have missed because of them.
Through counseling I have slowly tried to look at situations at a different viewpoint and get passed my insecurities and fears. Yet this deed is easier said then done. But like anything in life I am taking it one step at a time, day by day and situation by situation.
I will keep you posted on updates.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment