Have you ever looked at the life of someone you admire and had that “I need to change” feeling? You see something in them that you want for yourself, but maybe you aren’t sure how they got it. … Continue reading
Living with anxiety can be difficult. Your brain seems to be against you and creates scenarios about what may or may not happen and throws your body into chaos. Your stomach might tingle or become upset, and worry and … Continue reading
“93… 86, 79, 70, 63….” I paused for what felt like an eternity, but the next number wasn’t there. I couldn’t find it. I was counting backward by seven in front of the psychiatrist as she silently judged me. … Continue reading
She had a deep dissatisfaction with her life and herself. Most days, she woke up groggy and struggled through her work day just to seek the warm embrace of her bed at night. Self-help and spiritual gurus might say … Continue reading
My psychiatrist diagnosed me with PTSD four years ago. That diagnoses included Generalized Anxiety Disorder and mild Depressive Disorder. Up until that time in my life, I thought my life experiences and how I handled them were normal. … Continue reading
Have you ever felt so terrible about something you did that you didn’t tell anyone and tried to act like it didn’t happen? Maybe you were successful at it (like I was), and you can repress the memory … Continue reading
Before meeting my wife at a marathon while living an adventurous life in Barcelona, I was an alcoholic. I dealt with addiction for a good part of my life, and I have to confess it was the hardest … Continue reading
Have you ever felt fatigued and moodier than usual once fall hits? Most people who have spent a season or two in the northern part of the U.S. know about SAD – seasonal affective disorder. SAD is a type … Continue reading
I bought 9 bags of conversation heart candies on Valentines clearance after my boyfriend dumped me in 2010. That was one of those pivotal moments when you start to think, “Am I a sugar addict?” I distinctly remember telling … Continue reading
Balance is trendy. All the self-help gurus tell us we have to focus on balanced healthy living. But WTF is Balance???? If you looked at my social media feeds a year ago you’d think I was running and … Continue reading