What is the one word that most anxious people hate? Change. Fear of Change is quite common to most people, but it thrives when you struggle with mental health. Any sort of change, big or small, seems terrifying; you don’t want to end up ‘stuck’ living a life that doesn’t bring you joy. Our societyContinue reading “Ch-Ch-Changes”
Author Archives: Anxious Andrea
2020: That’s a Wrap!
Generally, around this time of year, I write out my reflections and reminisce on all the good that came my way. I’m not going to lie; writing out this post has been a bit of a struggle for me. When I look back on the past 12 months, I am shrouded with disappointment. I wishContinue reading “2020: That’s a Wrap!”
Relaxation Techniques
It’s been an isolating time for this introvert. Due to another lockdown & some other stressors, I’ve been completely overwhelmed with everything, and I can feel my anxiety palpitating. I tend to distract myself with other projects during these times, but this is only considered a band-aid solution. It is highly suggested that relaxation isContinue reading “Relaxation Techniques”
Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts
I first learned about intrusive thoughts when I took a postpartum class a month after giving birth. It’s a common issue that many women can have intrusive thoughts about their baby, like: “What if I threw my baby down the stairs?”. It’s terrifying to think of something awful happening to your child, and these thoughtsContinue reading “Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts”
Stretched Thin
It’s been a while since I’ve written on my blog, and a part of me hates that. I had every intention to keep on writing when my daughter entered the world, but my priorities have drastically switched. I’m finding it hard these days to take those moments for myself and continue with my passion forContinue reading “Stretched Thin”
You’re not alone
Do you ever get such a high that your low feels incredibly LOW? That’s where I’ve been sitting the last couple of weeks When I look back on my last post, I think to myself, “man, I thought I had it all figured out.” As always, though, life likes to show up and say, holdContinue reading “You’re not alone”
How to survive this pandemic
If you know me personally, you would call me a Monica. I want to think that my husband has grounded me into a more laid-back person; Still, my Monica tendencies like to poke through. Back in June, I mentioned our whole house needed to follow a balanced lifestyle. I’m happy to report that due toContinue reading “How to survive this pandemic”
Pay What You Can Group Therapy
I remember my first group therapy session quite well. It was more of a social gathering at a local community centre with other families who lost an immediate family member. They split us into two groups; all the adults went to a separate room while the ‘kids’ stayed behind. I say ‘kids’ because there wasContinue reading “Pay What You Can Group Therapy”
Back to the grind
Have you ever whispered to yourself, “I never thought I would be that parent” when facing certain situations? In the last couple of weeks, I’ve caught myself saying this, especially when my husband set up the play tent we acquired for our ten-month-old. Our ‘never spoil’ mission being thrown out the window almost immediately. WhatContinue reading “Back to the grind”
Maybe I’ll cry tomorrow
Some of you have noticed my absence on here, and I just wanted to touch base. As I mentioned in a few posts before, I’ve been in isolation months before this quarantine took effect. I would say that I’ve been a homebody for almost 6 months now. Being home has been a challenge on myContinue reading “Maybe I’ll cry tomorrow”
The Gray Space 