As you guys know, I'm a huge fan of tracking symptoms, emotions, habits, etc. I've recently started tracking my food so that I can start eating just a little bit better. I stumbled upon this kickstarter for the Thrive Journal, which has everything I want all in one place. I keep checking every day, hoping … Continue reading More on Tracking Symptoms and Habits
Self-care tips
Before we dive into the actual tips part, I feel like I should probably give you a run-down of my self-care history (spoiler alert, it's not great). My parents got divorced when I was really young, and I have no memory of them as a couple. It's weird to me when they're in the same … Continue reading Self-care tips
How anxiety makes me second-guess my emotions
Recently I've had a couple of experiences where I've been feeling things way more strongly than I usually do. Some of this is in my personal life, some not. Some things shifted at work, and even though my work husband did me a solid and gave me a heads up about it before they announced … Continue reading How anxiety makes me second-guess my emotions
Weekly Roundup 5.28.17
Weekly roundup is back! Sorry I haven't done it lately - some friends got married, there's a lot happening at school, etc, etc. But here we go! This article about why bad moods are good for you This dog and baby playing because nothing is better than baby screeches This dachshund who wants all of … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 5.28.17
Tracking symptoms and activities to help you figure your anxiety out
For three months, I've been tracking some symptoms and activities. This is and isn't related to anxiety: I wanted to use this to help me spot triggers, but I also wanted to see how anxiety was connected to PMS, if at all. (Spoiler alert: yes, sorta.) The first step was to figure out exactly what I … Continue reading Tracking symptoms and activities to help you figure your anxiety out
I don’t need you to manage my anxiety, but I do need you to be mindful of it.
One of the things about anxiety that's most difficult for me on a day-to-day basis is the rumination. While it's easy to explain to people how thoughts or topics get stuck in your brain, what's not easy to explain is why they get stuck there. Or how stupid you feel for not being able to let … Continue reading I don’t need you to manage my anxiety, but I do need you to be mindful of it.
Weekly Roundup 5.7.17
I'd put something funny here, but I'm too upset about the AHCA to think of anything. Instead, here are some of the things that distract me from the awfulness of this bill (if only for a little while). Why deep breathing calms you down This super cute sneezing turtle This lego tape, which I will … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 5.7.17
When things are normal when you expected them not to be
I've written a lot (and a lot) about how I struggle with anxiety when the dude goes out of town. When he leaves, there a lot happening: I get anxious about his travel (will he get to the airport ok? Will he make his flight? Will it be pleasant? etc, etc, on repeat until he … Continue reading When things are normal when you expected them not to be
Weekly roundup 4.30.17
Y'all. Can you believe that tomorrow In honor of the fact that we are thismuch closer to summer break, here are some rad things that have been entertaining me: @goats_gone_grazing_acres, THE BEST instagram if you love goats. This puppy in his duck pajamas. This magic cube, which could be a nice fidget toy And this baby … Continue reading Weekly roundup 4.30.17
An update on where I’ve been
Hi! Long time no post. Things have been kind of crazy around here, including but not limited to: a lovely stomach issue, my yearly evaluation at work(well hello, stress!), 85 3-page final papers to grade, 85 25-page writing books to copy and bind, and, you know, life. I promise a weekly roundup tomorrow (trust me, … Continue reading An update on where I’ve been
it's only fear 