Hi all. How's everyone doing? This is certainly something. I feel like my world is both exactly the same and completely turned upside down. I'm still walking the dog, still having coffee on the couch in the morning, still cross stitching most evenings. But I'm not getting up at 6:00am for school anymore and I've … Continue reading Anxiety in the time of coronavirus
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CBD and me
Let me just start by saying that I get that there's not a ton of research out there on CBD, and that products aren't regulated. I get that I'm taking a risk if I use it. And I promise that I won't use it when there's eventually a little one growing in my belly. Let's … Continue reading CBD and me
Expectations of an Anxious Bride
Well, friends, I'm a married lady now and it's pretty awesome. Anyone who has had any part in planning, being in, or doing behind-the-scenes stuff for a wedding will tell you how stressful and consuming it is, and because of that I honestly expected that I'd be a mess on my wedding day. I was … Continue reading Expectations of an Anxious Bride
Weighted Blankets, pt. 2
A couple of years back, I made my own weighted blanket to help with anxiety and the poor sleep that can accompany it. I love it; I love the fabric I picked, it was a fun project with lots of "help" from the dog, and it always helps me stay asleep when I'm having a … Continue reading Weighted Blankets, pt. 2
Finding a vocabulary for anxiety
When anxiety first started to get really bad for me in 2014, I struggled with finding the words to describe what was happening to me. How was I supposed to explain the complete batshit craziness of what was happening? How was I supposed to explain that I was terrified for no reason? That I was … Continue reading Finding a vocabulary for anxiety
What to do with me when I’m anxious: a guide for partners and loved ones
My sister sent me this a few weeks back, which I'm sure many of you have seen by now. I love that this woman made a list of ways that her partner can help her deal with her panic attacks. I made one of these for myself a long time ago, but it got me … Continue reading What to do with me when I’m anxious: a guide for partners and loved ones
Lenny, or: my relationship with anxiety
As you guys know, I've been struggling with anxiety for decades now. In the course of my journey with anxiety, I think pretty much every verb under the sun could have been used to describe my relationship to it. At one time or another, I have interacted with anxiety in the following ways(this is by … Continue reading Lenny, or: my relationship with anxiety
When you have your first panic attack in over a year.
WHAT THE FUCK, guys. Actually, I know what the fuck. It's the start of a new semester at school, and changes have been made. In addition to the craziness of last semester, I now have a whole other class (read, whole other curriculum to plan) to help students recoup their credit if they missed it … Continue reading When you have your first panic attack in over a year.
What no one tells you when they tell you they have anxiety.
Or: when you're diagnosed with anxiety. I know that when my therapist and I first talked about the diagnosis, we talked only about the symptoms I was dealing with at the time. We didn't talk about others that were possible, or likely, or what might trigger them, mostly because we were so focused on what … Continue reading What no one tells you when they tell you they have anxiety.
Oh. It’s you again. Go away, anxiety.
You know what one of the most frustrating things about anxiety is? Every time I think I've got a handle on it, it's like awww, sweetie! That's so cute that you think I'll just stay quiet. Sometimes I wish anxiety was a person so I could punch it in its stupid face. I wrote about how … Continue reading Oh. It’s you again. Go away, anxiety.
it's only fear 