Accepting Myself[edit]

Welcome. I'm Sheila Bishop.

I've lived with anxiety and depression for twenty-three years. Not survived—lived. There's a difference. Some days I still can't get out of bed. Some days the voice in my head tells me I'm worthless, and I believe it for hours before I remember I don't have to.

This wiki is where I collect what helps. Not cures—I don't believe in those. Just tools. Small things that make the hard days slightly less hard.

If You Can't Look in the Mirror[edit]

I know. I spent years avoiding reflections. Not because of how I looked, but because of who I'd become.

The Mirror Path — For people who flinch. Start here.
The Inner Critic — That voice isn't trying to destroy you. It's trying to protect you. Its methods are just outdated.
Embracing Your Flaws — Not pretending they're not there. Just acknowledging.

If Everything Feels Like Too Much[edit]

Some days the simplest tasks feel impossible. I get it.

Small Steps, Big Shifts — One minute of kindness to yourself. That's all.
Self Compassion — Treating yourself like you'd treat a friend. The hardest practice.
When You Can't Meet Your Own Standards — Your standards aren't protecting you. They're a cage.

If You're Tired of Performing[edit]

The mask gets heavy. I know.

The Voices That Tell You You're Not Enough — Where did those scripts come from?
When You Disappoint Yourself — It happens. What now?

The Writers Here[edit]

I'm not the only voice. Tracy Carlson writes about boundaries—she's sharper than I am. Kyle Smith knows grief in ways that make my anxiety look simple. Gertrude finds meaning in places I'd overlook.

We don't agree on everything. That's okay.

A Note[edit]

You don't have to love yourself today. You just have to stop being cruel. That's where we start.

— Sheila Bishop, laughing so I don't cry