Around the time we got back from Legoland (August 2023), I had planned on weaning myself off my antidepressants. It was a decision I had thought about, time and again, and finally decided to take the plunge. The trip to Legoland was horrible, to say the least. It was over a nine-hour drive from where … Continue reading My Experience Weaning off Antidepressants
On Sunday morning, we left Virginia and made the drive up to Goshen, New York to spend a few days at Legoland! Outside of the repeated panic attacks I sustained on the way there...the trip was (for the most part) enjoyable for me *insert dizzy face here*. The kids had a great time! And hubby, … Continue reading Our Family Trip to Legoland, New York!
As many of you know, I've been taking anxiety meds on and off since 2011. I've been taking them daily since 2014. Though this isn't what I thought my anxiety journey would look like necessarily, these little pills gave me the strength I've needed to get my life back. *disclaimer: I am not a doctor; … Continue reading Things to Consider Before Starting Anxiety Meds
I've been testing out a new weighted blanket for a while now (I tried them for the first time in October of 2021) - so I thought it was time I shared this with you guys here on the blog! These knit weighted blankets by Nuzzie are so comfortable (and stylish, which doesn't hurt). The … Continue reading The #1 Weighted Blanket to help with Anxiety
A big thank you to Nicole Davidson, host of the Unpacking Perspectives podcast, for hosting me and for chatting about so many things that I think you’ll enjoy! I wanted to share this episode because it covers so many things: where I started in college, what I thought my life would be like growing up, … Continue reading Unpacking Perspectives Interview: A Glimpse into My Past
We've all heard the saying "take it one day at a time." It's said SO often - especially to those of us who worry about a lot of things. The most overused response I get to my anxiety is, "just take it one day at a time." We hear it so many times that eventually … Continue reading Navigating the Heaviness of Today
If you're anything like me, explaining anxiety...can give you anxiety. Especially when trying to explain it to kids. I've struggled with anxiety for many years. It started when I was young, and progressively got more serious over time. What started as a "nervous stomach" before piano recitals transformed into panic attacks driving down the road. … Continue reading How To Talk To Your Kids About Anxiety
There have been days in my past that have left me hopeless. I've felt stranded in my own home, afraid to leave and angry for staying -- I was paralyzed by the fear that was controlling my life. I didn't talk about it much; only those close to me knew the seriousness of the issues I … Continue reading What Lies On the Other Side of Fear
We are in the middle of making history here, living in the days of a global pandemic. Here in Virginia, we've been issued a stay at home order of protection since March 2020- we are over seven months into being kept at home, away from the people we love, away from stores we used to … Continue reading Staying Christ-Focused When You Have Anxiety During A Pandemic
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