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
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
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
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
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
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
“You’re more than your anxiety.” It’s true, you know. Our anxiety, fears, stress, problems don’t define us, even though it can feel like it. When you get so deep in them, it’s hard to believe there’s any other place to be. But there is! Nowadays there’s so much evidence of really good times. Pull out … Continue reading P for Photos
I won't declare this "The Year of the Blog" or set any expectations. I've learned not to do that over the last couple of years. BUT I am super excited to share more of my journey with you. I've appreciated the positive vibes and feedback to this point and look forward to more conversations in … Continue reading Back in Business
Been away for a minute gathering myself. I thought that I’d successfully done that after our family moved, but I was SO overwhelmed that I had to take a true step back from everything... That being said, I have found a new source of relief from my anxiety, and it just so happens to fit … Continue reading N for Noise
Taking the Tee 