"and how are you day to day these days"
This afternoon I attended a medical for the new job, quite a deep dive into my medical history, as well as some checks into my current state of health and wellbeing.
During the history I was asked about my anxiety and depression, and the bouts I had suffered. I was asked what the most recent event was, and told them about my short spell in 2022.
After telling them about how it had flared up, and how I had coped with it, I was asked how things were now. I said I was good, and practice lots of mindfulness and meditation, which was met with a pleasing smile. The next question was the one above, and it kinda caught me off guard.
Taking a moment to compose myself, I answered by saying "strong, very strong, and motivated to be better every day"
I'm not quite sure where that came from, but it just came out. But I think it really was the complete truth. Reflecting on it, I realised that I am happy, mentally strong, and on a mission to just keep improving.
Just the last few months are testament to my mindset right now. Thinking back to how I would have reacted to all this change and uncertainty a year ago, things would be very different. But now that panic and hide reflex has been replaced with a stand up and fight response.
A little self belief and self worth goes a long way it seems. And you know what.... I like the new me!
The medical ended up going well, the results were good, and the doctor signed off on my fitness for the role.