If you follow me on Instagram, you know that last week I posted a video talking about an experience I had years ago, where I was preparing to work in ministry full time. In 2011, before I graduated college, I had been working with my university's branch of InterVarsity. Greek InterVarsity, the group that worked … Continue reading I was told I was unfit for Ministry: because of my anxiety.
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I’m more than my anxiety. Right?
I've battled anxiety for almost as long as I can remember. I'm in my early thirties now, and I distinctly remember being anxious shortly prior to middle school - so for the majority of my time living so far...I've been anxious. That really sucks to say. Even as someone who blogs and talks about anxiety … Continue reading I’m more than my anxiety. Right?
I Think I Might Have an Anxiety Disorder: What do I do?
These days, at least one in five Americans reports that they suffer from extreme anxiety, or an anxiety disorder. It's also not uncommon for someone struggling with anxiety to also be affected by depression (source here). If you're here, that means something has been happening in your life that makes you think you might have … Continue reading I Think I Might Have an Anxiety Disorder: What do I do?
How to Keep Your Anxiety in Check When The World Is Spinning Out of Control
Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.Unknown The world as we've known it continues to change and evolve in ways that are scary to me, and chances … Continue reading How to Keep Your Anxiety in Check When The World Is Spinning Out of Control
Why I Decided To Medicate My Anxiety
I know a lot of people who, for whatever reason, prefer not to use medicine for a variety of ailments. I also know people who highly recommend medication because of the results they've personally seen in their own lives. I chose medicine. Because? There's nothing to feel guilty about for choosing less pain.
Meeting the Woman I’ve Always Wanted to Be
I met a woman this weekend that I thought I would never meet. I’ve waited to meet her for a long time. She’s courageous, knows what she stands for, and won’t back down. She knows she’s not perfect, but she keeps trying anyway. During some of my darkest hours I would pray to be her. … Continue reading Meeting the Woman I’ve Always Wanted to Be
3 Ways To Help Your Friend With Anxiety
For years now I’ve struggled with keeping my panic attacks under control. When they were at their peak and I was seeking counseling, I opened up to close family and friends about what I had been going through. The reactions were mostly encouraging, but unfortunately not everyone I talk to about my anxiety disorder responds … Continue reading 3 Ways To Help Your Friend With Anxiety
When Motherhood Costs You Friends
*As seen at Scarymommy.com Motherhood is hard, am I right? If your kids aren’t fighting, they’re destroying the living room with Legos. When they are getting along, it’s because they’ve broken into something they know they shouldn’t be into. It’s tough. What makes it even tougher is when your friends without kids don’t get it, … Continue reading When Motherhood Costs You Friends
The First Step to Overcoming Anxiety
This is the time of year many of us are setting goals for ourselves in an effort to make this new year be better than our last. Resolutions ranging from eating healthier, working out more, or spending time with our family. It makes sense - new year, new us. How many of you are determining … Continue reading The First Step to Overcoming Anxiety
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