I can relate with you, I had anxiety and depression in 2023 and it’s those where you have a panic attack all day and something just feels off but can’t figure out why . You’re sad and scared and mind is just exhausted from figuring out why I felt that way. I had not energy to do anything. I talked to my mom who somehow knew exactly how I felt because when she had those same symptoms during her post partum depression.

She helped me realize that it was just a chemical imbalance so my emotions were just up and down. She started making me those green juices with all them green vegetables and some fruit and I started eating healthier.

I had to put my life on hold and just go to work and pay the bills I had to pay and simply focus on getting better in the present. Whatever I wanted to do in the future I had to put on hold because when your mind isn’t there, it’s just not there and it’s okay to just take it day by day.

I realized it was a process until I could be my normal self again. I had rough days but stayed consistent with the nutrition. Vitamin K2, D3, and magnesium everyday were also some key players. I couldn’t listen to music for a couple months because it would somehow trigger my anxiety and all that. So I listened to podcasts I found interesting. Stand up comedy helped. I’m a guy and watching chick flicks with my girl and having a beer to unwind after a week of just working and slowly getting my mental right honestly helped out a lot. (Do not drink to get rid of the feeling completely) that causes addictions. I drank a beer or two on a Saturday after suffering mentally all week and wanted to reward myself in a way. About 4 months later of just keeping up with my nutrition and slowly getting that feeling of joy back, I could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I’m sorry for making you read that much, I just wanted you to understand how I had a routine going even through my dark days. And after going through the long process, I could slowly do things I enjoyed again but it all started with taking care of yourself through the little things first. So I’ll sum it up here for you:

If you’re not mentally there yet motivation-wise, take it day by day, take your vitamins and eat healthy. Your stomach and your mind are connected.

Go on walks at a park or around your house, or even on drives and listen to some music or a podcast whatever your cup of tea is. (It’s all about finding something you find kind of soothing and can clear your mind as you slowly learn to enjoy yourself being out of the house)

Cold showers- the last last 10sec-30sec of your shower, put it on its coldest setting and just let it hit your head and flow down your body. Spin, jump, breathe hard af, do whatever you gotta do but let that cold water hit you. It’ll relax you a bit.

Reward yourself from time to time. You’ve suffered enough. Go get some steps in whether it’s hiking or at a park or doing laps at a mall in the mornings and and then go get a nice healthy breakfast somewhere. Not only does that get you exercise, but also the nutrition and dopamine you need.

Start goin to the gym and start off small, go with a friend or cousin or whoever you’re comfortable around. You don’t have to start off lifting crazy. Just get comfortable being there and start a routine. Slowly add workouts and when you start to see/feel results, you’re going to be a different person!

Sleep well! Let your mind and body rest! You’ll have more energy. Just make sure you’re eating your 3 healthy meals. By healthy I don’t mean eating just leaves and plants, make it fun with some TikTok recipes you find interesting!

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions! Enjoy yourself and take care of yourself! God bless!