Been a long time....

It's been a long time since I last blogged. Needless to say that going back to work has kept me busy. As someone with a serious mental illness it has been a challenge. I have had some good days and some not so good days. On the days that I feel well I enjoy working and it has brought a since of meaning and purpose to my life which I find important to my recovery. On days when I am feeling anxious I have learned to work through it and this too brings me a since of accomplishment. I have learned that I have the tools to cope with most of my challenges, but I would not have had the chance to use them had I not stepped outside my comfort zone. Going to work has pushed me farther along my path to recovery because now I have more faith in myself and my abilities. I've also learned that communication is a big part of staying well, I am blessed to have coworkers and a boss who are understanding of my challenges and allow me to voice my concerns when I have them. I know that not every work situation is like this, that's why I feel blessed. Although the people I work with are understanding, I have had to adjust to working in a environment where I can be so open, I'm use to having to hide it. I can say that working, even with some challenges, has been a learning experience that has allowed me to grow and gain confidence in myself and my abilities.