WE CAN HELP THE MENTAL HEALTH PANDEMIC. HERE’S HOW. — WOW Magazine Nepal | World Of Women

2020 started out great for me.

I started a new job. I was excited to move out of a slightly sketchy neighbourhood to my cute apartment in Lincoln Park, Chicago where people inspired me to be healthier. I had so many yoga studios within a one-mile radius.

During all the positive changes instead of feeling happier, I felt more anxious and overwhelmed by the changes in my routine. From the outside, everything looked better but inside I felt more anxious. (I admit if you want to complain about things, it’s pretty easy).

I think I always knew that the void I felt before did not have anything to do with my old apartment or lack of dental insurance, but I thought if I made some improvements, I would feel better but I didn’t. I had anxiety, and I did not have my priorities straight.

After almost two decades of finally attempting to fix my mind with the help of the latest fads — I decided I would give yoga another shot for the tenth time because we all know it is much easier to give up than keep going.

I ‘made’ myself go to yoga. I found it annoying to have to try to go but I was proud of myself, and I shared my accomplishments on social media for the superficial boost and validation.