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What kept me from properly launching my book?

January 16, 2019January 15, 2019Leave a comment

I want to be honest about my writing journey because it's part of the entire picture and has definitely been influenced by my depression. I also don't want to pretend and leave out parts of the story as it really defeats the purpose. And really if you go back far enough in my blog posts … Continue reading What kept me from properly launching my book?

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Howdy. Thought I would do one of those #Fridayintroductions posts I see so often! So, hello. I am a black #Canadian-born woman in my 30s. My parents are West Indian. I do come from a mixed background down the lines. I studied #Psych (BSc.) and #PR and hope to further my education some more. I've now lived with #depression and #OCD actually longer than I have without them. Which is kind of a significant milestone. My #depression started at 15, with strong #suicidal ideation. My #OCD came a couple years later. I've seen over 20 mental health professionals over my lifetime (due to the system, fit and moving locations). I have the  G.O.A.T  family and  friends. I pride myself on being genuine, living a life of purpose, creativity and my love for others and education. I finished writing "A Hidden Life" in 2014. I then went through an extremely difficult break up with my ex-fiance and #book dreams got side-tracked but here I am again! I hope to write another book focusing on my OCD, then who knows after that! I want my book and blog posts to not only help open up the conversation about #mentalillness but show a different side - the spectrum of it and its reality. I don't think anyone would have pegged me to have not one but two illnesses. Isabel Hunt is my pen name. 📸 @christopherluephotography 👩🏽 Hair @mattirons #blackgirlmagic #mentalhealth #author #blackauthors #readersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #anxiety #selfpublishing
So I am still on #quotes from friends! Crazy eh? I have a lot of friends, who have helped me survive my #mentalillness for a very long time and that is not a joke. When you're walking along the edge, you need several people (because it's draining for one person and ppl have lives) to help you take a step back. This is one of my faves (well they all are) because it is about #irrational thoughts or feelings. My #depression is really based a lot on irrational thoughts and fears based on a few rare situations (traumatic but rare). And as I've gotten well, I've seen the dissonance between rational reality and my emotions and have to remind myself to breath and let my irrational emotions (caused by the irrational thoughts) catch up with a rational reality. This really does apply to both my depression and #OCD. And the healthier you get, the less time it takes you to bring yourself to a rational place. But be gentle on yourself, and realize that it takes time, hard work and progress! What irrational thoughts or feelings do you ever have? #mentallhealth #keeptalkingMH #mentalhealthawareness #Thursday #anxiety #growth #personaldevelopment #mindfulness
I feel like I might get some backlash on this one, mainly by people who know way more about #rap than I do but…a girl has to write what’s on her mind! #Music is a huge part of my #mentalillness journey from when my teenage angst quadrupled my #depression in my teens and I’d listen to like R.E.M. in the dark (trying so hard not to laugh at that myself) to lyrics by @chancetherapper making me pause in 2019, it’s been #therapeutic. This one has been on my list a long time to comment on and I thought it would be a great fit for #BlackHistoryMonth. Happy #Friday #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthishealth #growth #keeptalkingMH #mentalhealthawareness #relationships #love #rapmusic #biggie #puff
Happy #Valentine’s Day! Now, I’m single and debated buying myself a cake today (a small cake, it was hella pretty k, see my stories!) so I know all about the roughness of being #single on Valentine’s Day. But…but…I will tell you this. Being in a serious relationship with a great guy on Feb 14 is great BUT BUT…with or without a partner, you’s going to have mental health issues either way. That 👏🏼Will👏🏼 Not👏🏼Change. So work on yourself, for yourself. Love yoself and treat yoself today! #valentinesday #depression #anxiety #mentalhealth #mentalillness #mentalhealthishealth #growth #personaldevelopment #keeptalkingMH #mentalhealthawareness #motivation #relationships #dating #love 📸 by @christopherluephotography Hair by @mattirons

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