Open when you feel like you're doing everything wrong

Dear Lisa,

That "overwhelming dread sickness and anxiousness like I'm doing something wrong" - that's anxiety lying to you. That's not reality.

Challenge the all-or-nothing thinking: You're not doing EVERYTHING wrong. That's impossible. Let's look at what you're actually doing RIGHT:

Things you're doing RIGHT

• ❤️ Caring for patients every day
• 💼 Showing up to work even when you're struggling
• 🤝 Maintaining friendships
• 💪 TRYING - you're reading this, which means you're fighting for yourself
• 🎯 Recognising when you need help
• 📝 Working on your mental health

See? Not everything.

Progress isn't linear

• ✅ You'll have good days and bad days
• ✅ You'll take steps forward and steps back
• ✅ You'll mess up sometimes
• ✅ You'll learn and try again

None of that means you're doing it wrong.

You're allowed to be a work in progress.

The feeling that everything is wrong is a symptom of anxiety and depression. It's not an accurate assessment of your life. Don't let your brain convince you otherwise.

Remember: It doesn't have to win. The catastrophic black and white thinking is a liar. You're doing better than your brain is telling you.

Love, Chris ✨