My Journey to Recovery

Hello! My name is Crystal and I have Panic disorder and anxiety. Up until recently I let my anxiety and panic disorder rule my life leaving me feeling hopeless and ashamed that I had allowed myself to get so bad. But this year I decided that I am going to try everyday to challenge my anxiety and panic disorder and  find a path to recovery that works for me.  Part of my plan for recovery is to document my journey to see my progress throughout the year but also to show others that we do not have to let our struggles in life define how we live our life. I am not a professional but just a person struggling with my mental health and wishing that I had others who understood how I felt. I hope that by being honest and transparent about my journey to recovery I can help to start to change the ideas and misunderstandings our society has about mental health.