I am excited to announce I recently opened an etsy shop called Anxiety Calming Kits Due to my struggle with anxiety I always like to prepare myself as much as possible for my next panic attack. I don’t leave home without my Xanax in my purse and I keep a list of things to tell myself… Continue reading Anxiety Calming Kits- My New Etsy Shop
I have said the best way to beat a panic attack is by using distraction (link to that blog post here). This is great for when you are overwhelmed by an panic attack and just need it to be over with as quickly as possible. Shit, every panic attack is like that! Sure, in some… Continue reading Face Your Panic Attacks To Get Over Them
When I decided to write this blog post I went looking for the lists I have made for myself over the years. There was the list in the notes of my iPhone. The list on a piece of paper in my purse. Another list in a special notebook I take with me when I fly (because… Continue reading 12 Things To Tell Yourself When You Are Feeling Anxious
I’m no doctor but onetime when I was having a panic attack I made up the best breathing exercise for myself. If I am having a panic attack or on the verge of having one I always focus on my breathing. It definitely helps calm you down. There are a lot of different breathing exercises out there but… Continue reading Easy To Remember 5-5-5 Breathing Exercise
There are a lot of people in my life I want to say this to! I wish people would go and see a shrink like they see a medical doctor. If you are feeling anxious or feeling down or messed up from a recent break up, loss of a loved one, loss of a job… Continue reading Just Go And See A Shrink Dammit
I had thrown a party for my close friends. I stressed myself out like I always do preparing for the party. My stress brought on a bad headache during the party that turned into a migraine by the time everyone left. I was laying in bed alone. My husband Steve fell asleep putting my daughter… Continue reading My Last Panic Attack
I was 17 years old and I thought I was dying. I had no idea what a panic attack was or that what I was experiencing was related to my mind more than my body. That day I had said goodbye to my high school boyfriend of a year and a half. He left that day… Continue reading My First Panic Attack
I started this blog to help other people suffering from anxiety and to help myself. The idea to start this blog started in a therapy session as I was suffering from postpartum depression (really anxiety). My wonderful therapist brought to my attention that being more open about my anxiety might lead to a reduced suffering of it.… Continue reading Why make this anxiety blog???
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