For those of you that don’t know I took a semester off from college. I was feeling a lot of uncertainty and confusion about my future and decided the best thing to do was take some time off from school. I can talk more about that decision and what I did in the meantime in…
Oh boy, this is a loaded question! The short answer is yes. The long answer involves an updated diagnosis that I’m not quite ready to share. I am willing to share how I know I’m depressed, what depression looks like for me, and how I get through depression. So how do I know I’m depressed?…
Did I forget about the blog? Did I run out of things to write about? Why haven’t I posted since May? The answer is simple. My mental health comes first. Always. When I started this blog I promised to be honest and real. The truth is I have been struggling lately. I’ve been experiencing more…
My favorite organization https://twloha.com/ came out with a new campaign at the beginning of May in honor of mental health month. The “Black and White” campaign is all about owning our truths and not compromising on our boundaries when it comes to mental health. One of their challenges was to figure out five things you…
Physical Sleep Go for a walk Stretch See a doctor when needed See a dentist when needed Maintain good hygiene Fuel your body with healthy food Exercise Deep breathe Do yoga Emotional Journal Talk to a friend Talk to a therapist Cry if you need to Forgive yourself and others Check in with yourself Do…
Have you heard of self care? Do you practice self care? Today we’re talking about what it is and why it’s so important. I’m a huge advocate for self care and I’m so excited to discuss this topic with you all. When you think of self care you might think of a bubble bath and…
It started with panic disorder. One panic attack turned into two which turned into three and so on. Panic attacks were terrifying. During a panic attack it felt like the world was crashing down around me. I would struggle to think coherently, to speak, or do anything but cry. My chest would feel too tight…
The Mayoclinic describes Agoraphobia as, “a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless, or embarrassed.” Agoraphobia is often developed after a person experiences a panic attack or more than one panic attack. Unlike some of the mental…
With treatment a person with panic disorder can live a typical life, but without treatment a person with panic disorder may suffer.
I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety many years ago. I am currently still diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety and it is possible that I will be for the rest of my life. So what has my experience with Generalized Anxiety been like? Well, like most people who find themselves with this diagnosis it started off slow…
