Tag: anxiety support
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Holy Basil Iced Tea
I’ve been doing something brilliant lately: making time for myself. You never know how easy it can be. For me, it can be something as simple as sitting outside for ten minutes in the sun and just being. Actually, that is exactly what I’ve been doing more of lately. Yup, here in Canada, summer is upon…
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Anxiety Sucks|| I’m getting emotional
Hey Strong Babes, It’s been so long since I’ve made a Youtube video, but this one I felt in my heart I just needed to make. It’s also the first time in front of the camera I really let myself be vulnerable – and damn it, I feel free. If you want to connect more,…
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Anxiety is NOT a Character Flaw
Hey #strongbabes – guess what? It’s almost 2017! It’s only natural that this time of year would cause many of us to pause and reflect, as we venture forward into the New Year. This post is for those of us who, despite trying this year, still feel like they aren’t good enough. This post is for…
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Make it Happen Monday
Even if you’re not experiencing anxiety, I find this little exercise helps me reset my focus for the day. Refreshing and resetting my mind always helps me have a more productive day. So take a minute for yourself, and enjoy! Happy Monday everyone!
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I HAVE ANXIETY: When do I tell my partner?
This quiet Saturday morning is the perfect opportunity for story time, so buckle in with a hot cup of somethin’, cause I’m about to tell you all how I told Matthew that I have anxiety. It was 8 am – early, I know. I had been up for a while, excited about the fact that…
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The World I Live In
The other day my cousin sent me an email, explaining that although she would love to see me she wasn’t feeling up to it – her anxiety had gotten the best of her this week and she felt that she should be alone. Not “I’m sorry I forgot”. Not “I’m not feeling well”. Not “I…
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The Panic is Never the Worst Part
Anxiety. We talk about it here. I had a panic attack yesterday. My body misinterprets any signal of distress as impending death. *rolls eyes* Yes, it’s so annoying. But the thought occurred to me that as terrible as panic attack feels (like the whole world is crashing down around me and I’m falling into a…
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I need space to share my story.
I am an open book. You don’t have to guess with me. If I’m sad, you’ll see it. If I’m happy, I show it. If I’m angry, oh gosh you’ll know it. If something important happens in my life, the people in my life always hear about it. But I’ve been noticing a trend lately,…
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Advocate for Yourself
Being an anxious person with any kind of actual physical health issue comes with it’s own special set of challenges. It could perhaps mean you are going to engage in circular cause and effect arguments with yourself trying to figure out your symptoms. It could mean googling your symptoms until you convince yourself you are…
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