Stress is a bitch! There are no 2 ways about it, and yes I'm using foul language today because it just bloody feels right. Stress comes with anxiety for me and this is the silent enemy that can steal the joy from my life without me realizing until it's far too late. Throughout the years writing here I've shared about my journey with anxiety many times, if you'd like to see them just click here and you'll see my meanderings. It wasn't until I was in my 30's dealing with post-partum depression ...
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Anxiety, Pain & Celebration It’s Been a Tough Week
This week has been a tough one, I had a medial assessment booked for Tuesday which would essentially wipe out the rest of my week. At these assessments my body is prodded and moved around in ways which raise my anxiety and pain levels for days afterwards, landing me in bed to recover. Yeah it's a fun time she says in her most sarcastic manner....but it's something which cannot be avoided. To add insult to injury, I realized that our entire province was under a winter storm watch for the ...
10 Tips for Preparing for a Blogger Conference With Anxiety
For many people social events are something to look forward to but they are also something which bring about worry. These people aren't rare, there are many of us who experience panic in busy locations, stressful situations and many other reasons. I suffer from anxiety. I've written about my anxiety quite a few times here, sharing the dark place I end up at if/when a panic attack occurs. I've also shared some Tips to Stop an Anxiety Attack hoping it could help someone else. For people like ...
Chronic Pain + Depression + Anxiety Today I’m Lost
We all know I'm a fan of honesty, being "straight-up" about things....but I haven't really been able to do that in all aspects of my life here and frankly haven't wanted to lose your interest as I lament about my physical pain, anxiety and cognitive disabilities. I've been avoiding these topics, partially because of ego I'm sure....God granted me a healthy portion of ego to tout around in life, constantly battling to keep it in check. Should I name my ego to make it clear or is that ...
5 Tips to Stop an Anxiety Attack
Today was snowy here in Suburbia, I had a medical appointment I didn't want to miss which would normally take me 20 minutes to drive with good weather. Of course as I looked out our window and saw the snow wafting down consistently over the course of the day I was concerned. Since my car accident in Feb/2010 I have issues with driving, I often avoid driving due to weather or time of day and have been known to have panic attacks even as a passenger. This was one time I couldn't avoid driving in ...