HOW DOES COVID MAKE ME FEEL? I have anxiety and depression, so quarantining has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Sometimes I feel calm because I get to stay home and do nothing, which is a gift for someone with depression and anxiety. When I’m depressed just getting up and out the door can feel like …
Anxiety thrives on uncertainty. And, as the Coronavirus spreads, all of the unanswered questions can make us seriously freak out. It’s crazy weird times in the world, so if you’re like me, your anxiety is thriving! Am I going to get it? Are the people I care about going to get it? Who has it? …
Abby Sher, an amazing comedian, writer, novelist, and all around wonderful lady wrote a little something about girlyoucrazy.com for HEYALMA.COM <— Please click link. Great read for these uncertain, crazy times. Don’t you need a laugh?? Thank you so much for this Abby 🙂 Please buy Abby’s new book! MISS YOU LOVE YOU HATE YOU …
For me trying to control something has a lot to do with my anxiety. I stress about the outcome or why is this happening. But guess what? As I’ve learned, what other people do or say has nothing to do with you. I know it’s hard to believe because, on some level, we all like …
You know when you’re waiting for a parking spot at Trader Joe’s and the person in the parking spot you want is taking their own sweet time. They’re texting, putting on make-up adjusting their jockstrap- whatever. They have no sense of urgency that other people in this world have shit to do, so move your …
I’ve talked a lot about signs of high functioning depression with my therapist. I keep thinking about it because, with most mental health issues, you don’t look sick, or necessarily act sick, so it’s confusing. You seem totally fine, and most people with high functioning depression can hide it really well. I should know. I …
Living with depression is dismal. It feels like you’re trying to move through cement. I always think unless you have depression or someone you love does it’s hard to imagine what it feels like. Thinking back to depressive episodes and all the symptoms make me shudder. You’re in this pit, and it feels like there …
Ugh Anxiety I try to explain GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) to people who don’t have an anxiety disorder by saying it isn’t just the feeling of nervousness before a test or adrenaline from fear if you’re in a dangerous situation. It’s persistent and challenging. I will have irrational thoughts that cause a worrying marathon that …
Establishing boundaries can be hard AF for some of us. Knowing what drives you batshit crazy is one thing, but asserting yourself and making sure your family respects the limits you set is another. There is a line between politely pointing out what makes you uncomfortable and screaming you can’t stand to be in …
Anger is a hardcore emotion. It usually starts with frustration or disappointment, which is normal. When someone crosses me, I go into attack mode. I can go from irritated to rage in 2.5 seconds. It can feel intoxicating from the adrenaline rush, but anger is not a bad emotion; it just depends on how you …
I know when you’re depressed, the last thing you want to do is get out of bed and move your body. I also know that when people suggest exercise as a cure for depression and anxiety, I want to throw a net over them and drag them into the ocean. But don’t hate me, there …
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Having anxiety sucks. Just like depression, there are lots of different symptoms and different types of anxiety disorders, so I didn’t realize what it was for the longest time. When I first started therapy, I told my therapist that I didn’t have anxiety. I was maybe depressed, but anxiety, no way. I can’t believe she …