I know how hard it is to get out of bed when you’re feeling depressed. I’ve been there.
My thoughts were heavy and negative, and when I was unwell physically too, it felt almost impossible to face the day.
I was put on antidepressants for a while, and at first, I seemed to be coping better. But my thinking didn’t change. I still felt stuck, uninspired, and low. I was just getting through the day—I wasn’t really living.
Eventually, I asked myself: If I still feel this way, what’s the point?
So I stopped taking them. I’m not saying you should do the same—I spoke to my doctor and was told I could come off them. But deep down, I knew I was done. I wanted a different way forward.
I talk more about this in the final chapter of my book Wholefoods: The Facts—you can find it at wendygathercole.com.
That last chapter is all about life, and how much is possible when you decide to take your power back.
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Wendy x x
