Whenever I write about anxiety and how to heal, I almost always mention meditation. I’ve read numerous articles, books and research on the subject, BUT (truth time), I wasn’t actually practicing what I preach. I believed it was wonderful and worked, just didn’t believe it was for me. Oh, how that has changed my friends! […]
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Writing Heals, It Really Does
A couple of months ago, an article popped up in my Facebook feed with a title that went something like….10 Facebook Pages Every Writer Needs to Follow! I would never ever call myself a “writer”, but I do enjoy writing and am always looking for ways to improve my writing so I read the article […]
Mr. Panic Monster Returned
Life has been so busy the last couple of months, and with the holiday season already starting, it is sure to be even busier. I love busy, so I am not complaining. I’m actually making an excuse, an excuse for steering clear of the topic of anxiety. For a while, my anxiety seemed to be […]
My Post-Traumatic Postpartum Life
Luna is about 5 1/2 months old now and it’s already hard to imagine life without her. What did I use to talk about? What does a full night of sleep feel like? Where did all the time go? It’s crazy how life can change so much, yet feel so complete and normal at the […]
The Road to Recovery
Today I am 20 days postpartum and feeling a hell of a lot better. After the 10 day hospital stay, the dozens of tests, various doctor visits, and literally hundreds of pills I am happy to say I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and have learned some very valuable life […]
A Lot Can Happen in 2 Weeks
As of yesterday our little Luna is 2 weeks old! Boy has a lot happened in those two weeks. After spending the majority of her life in a dark hospital room, our poor baby is probably confused about where she lives. I was feeling very depressed during that time, but I tried to bring myself […]
Luna's Birth Story: A Not-So-Magical Experience
In case you haven’t heard, we had our baby! Luna Hazel was born on Wednesday January 29th at 12:11pm. She weighed 5 lbs 14 oz and was 18.5 inches long. A perfect bundle of blonde hair and beautiful joy. She could not be a happier, prettier, healthier or better baby, and for that we are […]
SO Pregnant
OMG, I am SO pregnant! I know I have repeatedly told you that pregnancy has been awesome….I have felt great, been super healthy and even had my anxiety under complete control. Well, ladies and gentlemen at 36 weeks and a few days pregnant I can now say I do NOT feel awesome. In fact, often […]
Get Me Off This Emotional Roller Coaster!
During my first trimester I was a little emotional… Husband began to irritate me with things that never bothered me before being pregnant. I mean, seriously, do you have to constantly tap on me and hum while you eat??? I also cried a lot easier, which is really ridiculous considering that I already cry at […]
God, Drugs and Critics
Since starting this blog I have had lots of people (friends, family, strangers) reach out to me to discuss anxiety and panic attacks (and a myriad of other issues they may be embarrassed about). Most people who message or call me are simply in need of talking; letting it all out. These friends (old and […]