Let's talk contraception, shall we? I've been seeing some articles published in the past few years that address weight gain associated with contraception in women. Is the weight gain real or perceived? Does the fear of weight gain lead to incorrect use and/or lack of use? There have been soooo many studies looking at birth … Continue reading In Other Words #2
Author: teewright429
Twinning Tuesday #3
R for Redirect
How does your anxiety feel? How does it present itself? Racing thoughts? Heart pounding? Trouble breathing? Whether it’s an anxious phase or an anxiety attack, I’ve always said that my anxiety feels like adrenaline that I really don’t want or need. My body feels ready to battle or run away or…something intense. Recently I saw … Continue reading R for Redirect
Struck by Lightning
If I had to list my fears, flying would be right at the very top. Don’t get me wrong, I love traveling and will continue to take any and every opportunity to travel the world. But I’m a nervous flyer to say the least. I’m that passenger that gasps when you hit a rough patch … Continue reading Struck by Lightning
Q for Questions
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term skill building process to help change your way of thinking in response to anxiety triggers. Check out my previous post I for Identify Triggers, J for Journal for a bit more on identifying anxiety triggers. If CBT is something you’re curious about, definitely do some research. There’s a … Continue reading Q for Questions
In Other Words #1
My first publication was honestly a jam-packed and super dense detailed explanation of causes of pain in endometriosis (endo) patients, and what can counter this. It was, as many of these research papers are, written with clinical jargon in a way that only other researchers or medical experts would follow. Not helpful to the millions … Continue reading In Other Words #1
Heavy
Every so often I feel heavy and burdened. Burdened by my busy life, my exhaustion, family activities, social commitments, financial obligations. Like everything is my sole responsibility and I’m watching the rest of the world enjoy freedoms and choices...and even boredom. Then I take some deep breaths and think about all the times I’ve felt … Continue reading Heavy
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Twinning Tuesday #2
Walking in Faith
For the past few years I’ve decided to follow a Bible reading plan on the Bible app in hopes of reading the entire Bible in a year. Wanna know how many times I’ve followed through? ZERO. Once I get off track, I almost sabotage myself with guilt for not doing better. Well we’re a few … Continue reading Walking in Faith