Hi @Lunar_Witch,
I know exactly how you feel… I heard “Shadow Work” and thought I’m steering clear of that! I also have severe generalized anxiety, ridiculously low self-esteem, and first I was told MDD, then they said I was Bipolar II, in addition to other stuff I won’t go into. So yes, I was scared of Shadow work!
Then, my curiosity got the better of me and I did the SW course here…
…and it turns out, I’ve been doing Shadow Work my whole life! Questioning my motives, beliefs and understanding of myself is something I’ve always done, and I believe I’m a better person for it.
Personally, I don’t think anyone should do SW or Craft of any kind if they’re not in the right headspace, but that’s me. For some people, it can be uncomfortable to process things which have been buried, but that’s why people do it. It’s different for everyone, but by embracing and understanding those parts of us which have been buried, neglected, and rejected, we can fully embrace ourselves.
Essentially, I think SW is about exploration of the self, in a safe and non-judgemental way. There are many ways to do it, and I’m sure one of the lovelies will give a deeper insight and further guidance. I will try and link the posts I’ve made, maybe they’ll help to get you started too.
Also, it’s worth mentioning that SW isn’t for everyone, and that’s okay - it’s not a requirement, like everything else in the Craft, you should do it because you want to do it, not because you think you should.
x Blessed Be x