A lot of people know that I've been open about my mental health struggles over the years, and it's time to pull back the curtain once again.
Something is broken in my brain, and I'm in the process of trying to figure it out.
I've been struggling with concentration and motivation in a way I never have before - it's a very disconcerting feeling. I've always been able to get something down on paper or complete the tasks that I need to and for the first time in my life I just...can't.
I'm fortunate that I live in a place where I can get help (for free - even though it's a bit more of a process than the US) and so very fortunate to have an employer that is understanding of my situation. I don't know what the solution will be - it could be medicine, it could be therapy, or something else. What I do know is that I can't solve this on my own.
My goal in sharing this information is to let others who might be struggling with their mental health that it’s ok to ask for help when you need it – I’ve said before that one of my greatest regrets is waiting so long to get help when I needed it. It’s ok not to be ok – and it’s more than ok not to have the answer yourself.
Cover photo by Kevin Windross