When a single word can trigger anxiety into a tailspin…
I have been on an uphill battle with my anxiety. I have seen progress. I have seen that small steps make a difference. I have learned that each person’s progress moves at its own pace and that it can’t be rushed. That my progress may happen slower or quicker,...
Why Momcations Are Good For Anxiety
I am back in Las Vegas for a momcation. You can read about the first momcation to Vegas here. If you have been a reader of the blog for a while, I’ve shared a few sporadic posts about my life with anxiety. Now that I am working with a therapist on cognitive...
Not all Panic Attacks are Equal
Silent. No hyperventilating. Heart racing. I focus on my breathing so that no one knows I’m having a panic attack. This is not the first quiet panic attack I’ve had. I’m sure it may not be the last. You see, today I’m outside of the “safe zone” into unknown territory....
Life with Anxiety + Pica
I didn’t know how to start this post off. I wrote and rewrote the opening paragraph over and over. Nothing seems to introduce what this post was about except just saying it. I have pica (pronounced “PIE-ka”)! What exactly is pica? It’s an eating disorder, where...
Anxiety doesn’t knock
When you have anxiety, it can feel as if you are always having to look over your shoulder. One, because anxiety doesn’t knock, it just shows up and without any notice. Two, anxiety can give you that feel like you are being chased. ALL THE TIME. My mind races a lot and...Join the Conversation
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