Sweat The Small Stuff – How To Celebrate Accomplishments Of Any Size

They say don’t sweat the small stuff. I don’t know who “they” are, but “they” say it.

Well, I’m here to tell you you should sweat the small stuff. And the big stuff. Even the stuff in between. Because all that sweat, all that exertion, you’ve worked hard for that. Nobody accomplishes anything without a little sweat. Read entire post…

What Does The Bible Say About Anxiety And Depression? – Part 2

I’m happy to continue from where I left off last on What Does The Bible Say About Anxiety And Depression?. Last time, I delved into the book “Answers to Questions About Adversity” by Dr. David Jeremiah. In it, he talks about what answers the Bible has about dealing with anxiety and depression, along with such issues as temptation, family problems and money. Read entire post…

The Importance Of Getting Out And About

Well, it’s the one month anniversary of quitting my horrible job that was stressing me out, and I can officially say I feel different. I feel more whole. Not entirely whole, but I feel I’ve gotten pieces of myself back from the black pit I’d sunk into. I can walk outside and inhale the fresh air without the hitch in my breathing from doubt and fear. I don’t have to be afraid of those people anymore. They’re out of my life. I have the time now to heal and recover some of my former strength. Read entire post…

Anxiety Relaxation Tips – Gardening And Plant Therapy

Time for another round of anxiety relaxation tips! Once again, these will be anxiety relaxation tips that have or are working for me, so these won’t work for everyone. However, I encourage you to try these things and see if they help!

Gardening helps reduce anxiety and stress. Photo (c) anxietybug88.

Today’s anxiety relaxation tip is gardening. If you have the time and the patience, gardening is not only rewarding, but it is also therapeutic. There’s something about giving life to and growing something from so small a seed that makes this one of my top anxiety relaxation tips. It’s a special feeling to watch a seed you’ve planted sprout into a full-grown, tender-leafed plant. It’s a state of zen when you’re digging in the earth, smelling the fresh grass and dirt, listening to the sounds of nature as you plant. I’m fortunate enough to live on a lake with a garden near the shore, so the gentle splash of waves on sand and rock make my gardening experience particularly peaceful. Read More…

My Mental Health Support Group

A quick note about this blog: I’ve moved my WordPress over to my own hosted website. Please follow me there!

Everyone suffering from any type of mental health illness needs a good mental health support group. You may think you can do it alone, but without the love and support to help guide you through the times when you can’t lift yourself up, there’s little chance of ever beating your mental illness.

This Article is Awesome!

Following my recent blog post, Tips for Relaxation: Coffee and Yoga , I stumbled upon an article on my Pinterest feed called 10 Drug-Free Ways To Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks. Super interesting. I would highly recommend reading it if you’re looking for more natural remedies for anxiety/panic attacks. It even has mentions of how to find the source of your anxiety, which the author says can be caused by something as simple as sensitivity to food. I took it all in with a grain of salt, but it’s a really interesting read, and I did find a couple new methods for stress relief I intend to try.

The author of the article is Meital James, and she runs the site Natural Alternative Therapies.

Tips for Relaxation – Coffee and Yoga

What are some good methods for relaxation when you have anxiety and depression? Several articles, books and blog posts have been written on the subject, each with their different views on relaxation methods for those troubled in heart and mind. Studies have been done, certain diets prescribed, and I sometimes get the feeling that what people want is a one-size-fits-all solution to their stresses.

My Story – Part 2

For those of you who have never experienced an eating disorder, there’s one thing you need to know:

No one will trust you.

A Mother Who Understands

I’m taking a brief pause in the My Story series (okay, not a series… it’s going to be, like, two or three posts) to dedicate a post to my mom on this Mother’s Day because, all things considered, she’s an overachiever when it comes to raising a child with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

My Story – Part 1

How did it all start? When did I start worrying about every little thing? When did I start letting it eat away at me inside? Why am I living in a land of mental landmines, afraid of each and every step I take?