So, what do we think of the new style? To be honest, I love this because 1) the titles of posts on the home page are much closer together and don't take forever to scroll through, and 2) I don't have to choose a new picture for each entry(which was a pain in my ass, … Continue reading New look, same old me
Life with Anxiety
Anxiously angry, and other emotions
One of the things I've had a lot of trouble understanding and articulating is how anxiety sparks other emotions. I've written before about the different types of anxiety I experience, but to be honest, each time it's a little different. Always at the root, though, is the anxiety. It's not an excuse for my fear … Continue reading Anxiously angry, and other emotions
Still, after all this time
You know what really gets to me? How after years of therapy and all the rest, anxiety still gets to be like Nope, I'm in charge now and do whatever the fuck it wants until I calm down. I went to bed early last night because, even though I've been going to bed on time, teaching … Continue reading Still, after all this time
On turning 30
Today is my 30th birthday. It feels big and small at the same time. On the one hand, it feels like just another year, and just because both numbers in my age have changed isn't really cause for a huge thing. On the other hand, it's nice to finally kiss my 20s goodbye. While there … Continue reading On turning 30
How to manage holiday anxiety
Every couple of years, my dad and step-mom get all of their progeny together for Thanksgiving. The first time, we stayed in Tahoe and I remember taking a really long and wonderful walk with my step-mom and sitting in the hot tub under the stars with my niece. The second time, we were in Santa … Continue reading How to manage holiday anxiety
Sad Sunday
Oh guys. Yesterday was a doozy. I started out the day feeling ok, actually. I did all of my normal Sunday morning things: I walked the dog, did the laundry, had my bagel. But as the day went on, I just got more and more blah. I watched Top Gear (a favorite) but it wasn't making … Continue reading Sad Sunday
More on the physical effects of anxiety
So, here's the thing. Anxiety is mad physical. We forget that. Commonly, we talk about the emotional and mental toll that conditions like Generalized Anxiety Disorder take on us, but those of us in the know have a whole different take on things. I've written about physical symptoms of the different types of anxious days … Continue reading More on the physical effects of anxiety
Weekly Roundup 11.13.16
As I said before, I have a lot of thoughts and feelings about this election. While I want to speak out about it, that's not the purpose of this blog. I can't promise that it won't find its way into my writing, but I will try to stay focused mostly on anxiety. That being said, … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 11.13.16
After November 8th
I have a lot of feelings about this election and its aftermath. I'm trying to sort through those, and this platform will probably be part of that. I'm working to check my privilege at every opportunity. I'm trying to have hope. I'm working to take actionable steps, because I don't do enough of that. I'm working hard … Continue reading After November 8th
Weekly Roundup 11.6.16
One of the things that has helped me most has been keeping a bookmark folder full of anxiety resources, pictures of adorable puppies, or other things that I find interesting. It's been really cool to have a bank of go-tos that can cheer me up, remind me that I'm not alone, offer advice, or just … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 11.6.16
it's only fear 