With so much stress going on in my life, I’m feeling a little despondent again today. When I’m having a bad day, my thoughts and my writing take a knock. I’ve lost all concentration. I need some quiet time and rest to evaluate things. The good news is I'm still managing to smile.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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6 comments on “Another dip”

  1. I totally understand. Hope you get some rest and relaxation. Treat yourself today in some way.

    Glad you're smiling!! Thinking of you.

  2. I can definitely understand those feelings since I do end up getting overwhelmed at times when there is a lot going on. It can get me really worked up; so I have to take a step back to collect my thoughts to avoid it.

    I grew up in a very chaotic world so I try to stay away from all the chaos, which can be pretty boring at times, but I'll take that over the alternative any day.

    1. I find it easier when I take a step back to collect my thoughts. That way I can look at things objectively.

      I'm pleased standing back helps you too!

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