10/04/2024
Sometimes my anxiety gets the best of me. A coping mechanism I began turning to during Covid was cutting my hair. What started as a fun, temporary solution to a global pandemic, turned into slightly obsessive behavior. Something I COULD control , because Lord knows the pandemic left us all feeling unsettled. A few weeks ago, after a perfect storm of a lapse in meds, the additional of a new med, and particularly stressful circumstances and suddenly life felt uncomfortably out of control again. And I started cutting my hair! At first it looked great. “Wow! I love your haircut!”. “Who cuts your hair?!” I heard this over and over and then I kept trimming away. Every day. It was meditative and took me out of body for a few moments. But then I’d step away and think oh god, what have I done?! I couldn’t decide if I should just leave it and let it grow, or take it to a professional. After a few days I decided it was best to try and salvage things bc otherwise I might just keep messing with it. .by.kristin saved the day and I so appreciated her gentle reaction to what I had labeled “crazy” behavior. “Don’t worry, I’ve got you.” And in that moment I instantly felt relief. Life can feel unmanageable: Surround yourself with people who’ve “got you” ♥️ thank you, Kristen! You’re the best.
