Last week I renewed my medical marijuana card. It got me thinking about how much my life has improved since first receiving my card in the mail last March. Sure, in some places, (and with some people), there is still a stigma. We millennials all remember D.A.R.E, where we were told that if we smoked… Read Article →
Latest Posts Under: Anxiety
It’s not a secret that virtually everyone wants to be happy. Happiness, however, can often mean different things for different people. Either way, we all want it. But, instead of looking for how to be happy, perhaps it is easier to take a look at what to avoid to be happier and then go from… Read Article →
Overthinking can hinder us in more ways than one. It can lead to procrastination, self-doubt, and unfortunately, throwing in the towel. As a chronic overthinker, I’ve assumed the worst in so many situations; social, professional – you name it. If there was any overthinking to be had, I tossed it back and had two too… Read Article →
When somebody annoys us on social media, the block button makes it easy to get rid of them. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could do the same things with our own negative, sometimes unhealthy thoughts? You know the ones. Unhealthy thoughts can creep into the minds of even the most put-together person. These can… Read Article →
These are trying times, to say the least. If you suffer from anxiety, it can feel even more difficult. When living with anxiety, it can feel like you’re frozen in place – a prisoner in your own mind, if you will. I can assure you that you’re not alone. Feelings of anxiety, however severe, can… Read Article →
It took me a long time to realize just how powerful our mindset really is. When I was at my lowest, I completely blame my mindset; the constant negativity was slowly drowning me. I didn’t understand how to be more positive and had basically just accepted anxiety & depression as a part of my life…. Read Article →
There are a lot of myths about mental health issues in general. Since I suffer from an anxiety disorder, I’ve heard tons of myths about what having anxiety means, usually from people who are NOT experts and DO NOT personally suffer from an anxiety disorder themselves. Not only do these myths cause a lot of… Read Article →
Living with an anxiety disorder is difficult, but it doesn’t have to be as bad as it is on your worst days everyday. Some of the habits I’ll be talking about can even lead to those awful panic attacks and increase your anxiety to the point where you become highly unproductive. When living with an… Read Article →
If you suffer from any form of anxiety disorder, chances are – you’ve googled information about it. You’ll find loads of articles about natural remedies and techniques used for coping with anxiety. But, what about the things you shouldn’t do if you suffer from anxiety? Often times, the things you shouldn’t do when suffering from… Read Article →
It’s difficult to watch someone you love struggle with anxiety. Having it myself, I can relate. However, others cannot. It can be difficult to understand why – out of the blue – I become completely overwhelmed, sweaty and uncomfortable. Triggers come in many forms and anxiety can hit at the worst times. If someone you… Read Article →