Dr. Courtney Tracy, LCSW, PsyD

Fight them. Always fight them.

For the next four weeks, I’ll be reacting to Season 2 of @TheBearFX as a therapist analyzing the mental health of the characters ❤️ You can watch using the link in my bio! Without spoiling anything, what are you hoping I dive into? ⬇️

I’ll be reacting to #TheIdol on YouTube as a licensed therapist breaking down all the wild, psychological events this series has to offer. Episode 1 Reaction this week. Subscribe at youtube.com/@the.truth.docto… 😳🫢🤯

Instead of having “long walks everyday” as a goal, make the goal: “Long walks on days when usually I know I need to move and have the time to go on a long walk but don’t… and then wish I did”. Just be realistic and start moving forward. No need to overwhelm yourself 💕

I know it may hurt to reflect on all the missed moments due to how your brain works. And, try to imagine all the moments to come ❤️🫂 To all my ADHDers, you deserve to be present.

This practice is a form of mindfulness and a form of intention setting and a form of gratitude. Research has shown these techniques can be helpful for ADHD (and many other mental states and disorders). Try not to let your life pass you by automatically.

I told myself: “That was the voice of your husband and son telling you how much they love you. You are fortunate. Let your body feel this. Tell your mind to process it. Be here, now.”

I had to stop my cognitive process right in its tracks. “No,” I said, “We won’t be skipping over this today. Integrate it.” I paused. I zoomed out mentally to a wide view of planet Earth and then imagined them in our tiny spec of a home, lovingly sharing how they feel about me.

This morning, I’m laying in bed and I say to my husband and son aloud “I love you baby boy and Daddy” and they respond from downstairs, in unison, “We love you Mommy”. My brain heard it and within .03 seconds was thinking about something else.

One thing I don’t see talked about a lot online is how devastating it can be to have an ADHD mind that jumps passed meaningful moments in your life. 🧵

I am honored to be a part of such a meaningful worldwide broadcast ❤️

To everyone supporting people struggling with their mental health… THANK YOU.

If your to-do list today looks like this… 1. Journal 2. Move your body a little bit 3. Brush your teeth / shower 4. Complete one additional task 5. Try not to breakdown I see you and mine looks the same. No shame. #HumanFirst

They say trauma sticks around for at least seven of your family’s future generations. Imagine how many lives you’re changing by just healing yourself. You’re a badass. Keep going.

Quick tip for Mental Health Awareness Month: Spend this week unsubscribing from every newsletter, brand promotional email, and generally annoying AF emails that you click to clear every day instead of removing yourself from the mailing list. Your future self will thank you 😉