Today is the day I decided to document my mental health journey, not only for myself, but maybe for others to read. I have this feeling that by maybe posting my feelings and experiences publicly, that I might have a shift in my thoughts and processes. I like writing, and maybe by expressing my feelings through this writing, I will do experience a breakthrough! At least that’s what my therapist says. I have no idea where to begin or even how to connect these thoughts to words, but I ought to try my best right? That’s all I really can do at this point. Let me introduce my self really quickly so it doesn’t feel like a stranger talking to another stranger on the internet (even thought this is exactly what this is). My name is Alyson Stewart, I’m 22 years old, and I reside in Oregon. I am currently in college to become a teacher and live with my two cats and boyfriend. I would talk about my interests and hobbies but I just don’t feel like I have anything I can really call either of those things. I like a lot of things and I do a lot of things (I also do nothing). I created this blog to publicly discuss and write my feelings and thoughts as I fight and struggle with my mental health. As far as I know, I have ADHD, and have been diagnosed with anxiety and moderate depression, though it feels more like severe depression at times. I hope to write and publish on my blog everyday, to create a series of posts so I can track my own behaviors and feelings, but I’ve always been bad at keeping routines. Wish me luck as I start this journey and try to “fix” myself.
Aly’s Mental Health Journey 