The Nightmares we Dream - 11.11.23

A little bit of life with anxiety… a little bit of life during trials… a little bit of life as a human being…

Be kind… we’re all fighting our own silent battles 🙏🏼🧘🏻‍♀️💚🧚

My Lovelies,

This quote came about when I reflected on my life as someone with anxiety. For many of those who may be battling with something similar, you will probably will be able to relate to what I'm about to say. When we have anxiety we normally spend all day fighting off intrusive thoughts of doom and gloom and hope to find some relief in our resting hours but, what happens when your anxiety becomes a monster that haunts you even in your sleep? Yup... that's exactly where I was at on this day.

Nightmares that end with us short of breath, palpitations, with pre-work/pre-school/pre-"going about our day" anxiety. Waking up already dreading the day because of what we dreamt and knowing we're going to be thinking about these exact same things during the day anyway. Waking up exhausted before we even go about our day. Dreading going about your day running on "empty" but also not looking forward to the nighttime because you now know that your anxiety has ruined that "safe place" as well. You know what i'm talking about...

Yup... exactly, and its no wonder that many don't understand why many of us get snappy/irritable, tired, sad throughout the day... its because we're many times fighting silent battles that we don't share. Stigma and responsibilities make sure that we keep our mouth shut and remain "silent as the grave" while pretending to have it "all together" around everyone else. I know many of you know what I mean and if you do, here's your reminder that its ok and there's nothing wrong with you. You know what it means that you feel this way? You're HUMAN. You're working hard to keep it together and thrive (possibly even just survive) just like the rest of the world is.

If you know what I mean and feel what i've said here, head up solider... you're doing great! I see you... I hear you... you got this!

Much Love my Lovelies,

XOXO Isabelle 💋❤️ XOXO