Mood Swings and Mistletoe — Christmas, Counselling and Coping Strategies

After vowing to take baby steps last week, I started my week well. I went for a morning walk and spent the day working in the sanctuary. I ended the day in a good mood and was feeling motivated.

I wondered if it was my cycle, the small changes I have made or a combination of the two. All I knew was I wanted to feel like this again tomorrow, so I would do the same.

When Thursday came around, I decided to give myself a break from the morning walk. I had been working late, my sleep had…