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”
Tag Archives: anxiety
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”
6 Anxiety Tips
Before I end the year with my personal reflections, I thought it might be helpful for my readers to know what I usually do to keep my anxiety at bay The best thing that anyone can do is make their own type of routine, or what I call, a “toolkit” of habits. This is justContinue reading “6 Anxiety Tips”
Mom Post: Breastfeeding and Anxiety
Coming to terms with my low milk supply due to my G.A.D Nothing really ever goes according to plan, I’ve realized over the last couple of months. I had every intention to breastfeed my daughter until she turned one, but everything changed when I gave birth to her. We had issues with her latching ontoContinue reading “Mom Post: Breastfeeding and Anxiety”
Holy Sh*t I’m a Mom
This has been one hell of a week for me, and even though I mentioned this would not be a mom-centred blog, I am breaking my rule this one time to go over how my anxiety shaped my experience of labour and bringing home my baby. On Wednesday early morning (12:40 am to be exact),Continue reading “Holy Sh*t I’m a Mom”
Albatross
I want to apologize to my readers for being so distant these last few weeks; I’ve been working tirelessly on getting my first novel out before my daughter makes her grand entrance. Keeping busy has distracted me from my depression, and I’m thankful for that small amount of effort. I still anxiously debate if makingContinue reading “Albatross”
Power of Music
Music has surrounded me in every aspect of life ever since I was a baby. To my mother’s singing, to our car radio tuned into trans-am Radio, to my music players over the years plugged into my ears. I could go on, but you get the point. I always listened for fun, but when myContinue reading “Power of Music”
Anxiety and Medication
Ever since I’ve been a kid, I’ve always tried to solve my medical issues holistically. Even though I grew up in a household where medication wasn’t taboo, we still relied on natural remedies to take care of colds and other ailments that could easily be treated without drugs. When I started to discuss strategies toContinue reading “Anxiety and Medication”
All Apologies
If I’ve ever apologized to you over a message, text, or email, you should know that it most likely took me longer than most people to write out exactly what’s been going on through my head. I tend to write, delete and re-word everything so I don’t sound as ridiculous as my thoughts. The funnyContinue reading “All Apologies”
The Gray Space 