Help Matt with mental health recovery
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Hello all!
Most people that know me know that I struggle with mental illness, and have for a very long time. Depression, anxiety, and ADHD are usually the 3 that are eating at me constantly. I have been seeking help since 2015, and have made progress, but things have begun to get worse these past 2 months.
Over the past 6 years, I have attempted to take an extended break from working to try to get proper help and have the time to heal and work on myself. This never lasts long, as money plays a big factor in that. I usually last a week, then I am back to trying to make money so I don't keep stressing out.
As things have become more difficult for me over the past 2 months, Abby and I decided it really is time for me to step away from work and get more extensive help, so that is the plan.
I will be taking a minimum of 2 months off, but possibly 3. Here is my plan for this time:
1. More consistent weekly one-on-one therapy sessions
2. Weekly group therapy
3. Finding a more compatible psychiatrist for my meds
4. More physical activity (I am working with a trainer 3 days a week) as this is a big role in my mental health journey.
5. Yoga and daily meditation.
6. Working through a cognitive behavioral therapy course.
7. Journaling.
8. Focusing on finding my best outlets to unwind mentally.
So with all of that, extra therapy, group therapy, and psychiatry are all going to cost money. As much as I hate asking for help, I know I need it to make this possible. If you feel compelled to give anything, you know I will be incredibly thankful!! Or if you can't, that's ok too. Maybe just share this? Also, encouraging words are always helpful too :)
I set the goal for $3000, to help cover expenses while I'm out of work, and to help with the cost of all this extra therapy.
Thank you all for reading this. I promise I will be sharing updates often on my progress. It is time to really begin true recovery, healing, and finally learning to love myself for who I am.
Most people that know me know that I struggle with mental illness, and have for a very long time. Depression, anxiety, and ADHD are usually the 3 that are eating at me constantly. I have been seeking help since 2015, and have made progress, but things have begun to get worse these past 2 months.
Over the past 6 years, I have attempted to take an extended break from working to try to get proper help and have the time to heal and work on myself. This never lasts long, as money plays a big factor in that. I usually last a week, then I am back to trying to make money so I don't keep stressing out.
As things have become more difficult for me over the past 2 months, Abby and I decided it really is time for me to step away from work and get more extensive help, so that is the plan.
I will be taking a minimum of 2 months off, but possibly 3. Here is my plan for this time:
1. More consistent weekly one-on-one therapy sessions
2. Weekly group therapy
3. Finding a more compatible psychiatrist for my meds
4. More physical activity (I am working with a trainer 3 days a week) as this is a big role in my mental health journey.
5. Yoga and daily meditation.
6. Working through a cognitive behavioral therapy course.
7. Journaling.
8. Focusing on finding my best outlets to unwind mentally.
So with all of that, extra therapy, group therapy, and psychiatry are all going to cost money. As much as I hate asking for help, I know I need it to make this possible. If you feel compelled to give anything, you know I will be incredibly thankful!! Or if you can't, that's ok too. Maybe just share this? Also, encouraging words are always helpful too :)
I set the goal for $3000, to help cover expenses while I'm out of work, and to help with the cost of all this extra therapy.
Thank you all for reading this. I promise I will be sharing updates often on my progress. It is time to really begin true recovery, healing, and finally learning to love myself for who I am.
**Update on Sat, June 12** I ended up going down to a treatment center in Pompano Beach for mental health, and put in some intensive work. Many days included 6 group sessions a day. I got so much out of it, but the work has only begun. I just returned, and will take the next month to focus on the list I wrote above. So between the extended therapy and the co-pay for the treatment center, I am still hoping to make it to the 3k mark to help us out.
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Matthew Bert
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Dunedin, FL