#talkitout

“It’s OK to NOT be OKAY!”

I wanted to write about a recipe today for all of you, but something STOPPED me.  What got in my way, was the fact that I could hardly sleep last night and woke up with a ‘tired mind.’  I had a conversation with a friend last evening when we learned that our Los Angeles County had issued a “Stay at Home Order” and she said to me, “You know I have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)!”  We joked how she will just need to release her anxiety through keeping herself busy or something.  We joked and the whole night when I couldn’t sleep, I asked myself, “Was it ANXIETY that kept me awake?!”

The current situation worldwide with this ‘Pandemic’ has really put us all in a very ‘Uncertain’ position.  There is fear, hatred, confusion, panic, stress and ANXIETY that may turn in many into : Depression!

Mental health is such an important issue to also consider these days, more than ever, for our human race.  There are those who were aware about their mental health issue from before, and there will be those who will realise during this time that they may be suffering from some, to their surprise!  I mean just imagine, life has taken a HUGE step back and with the importance on ‘Self-Quarantine’...We all are ‘Fearing the UNKNOWN’--Whether we show it or not! 

With every social media post, news and conversations being about ‘COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS’--it is just depressing! It is something beyond our control and with the changes in life, we are all a bit worried, even if we are trying to stay positive.  I just couldn't sleep last night.  I thought about the life, about my bills, about my friends and family, and about all those people who have tested positive and them and their loved ones fearing the worst! I cried.  It’s like a bad dream, that will either wake us up to a better world ahead...or take us down.  I can only hope and pray for the better part! Maybe we will rise back up stronger, kinder, and more together as citizens of this world.  Maybe. 

My request is, please use this time to talk to your family, friends and co-workers and talk about “FEELINGS”! We have all the time together now, without excuses, and I hope this can make us kinder to one another.  Also, for many, who’s kids are at home--TALK to them and practice patience.  The kiddos have no idea what's happening and how to release all that energy staying indoors. Check on your friends, family and co-workers who you know have mental health issues and make sure they are OK.  And, if you feel anxious or panic at times, know we may all be inside...Talk it out...Meditate...or explore a hobby...release it, so nothing can bring you down and when this is all over, you only rise up--In your strongest form! I did cook tonight...but, I felt this post was more important...The recipe can wait till’ tomorrow! 

Stay Safe & Stay Positive through this all!  Our mind is stronger than we give it credit for, and so are YOU and I !  

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