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”
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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”
Grounding
When it comes to anxiety, I’ve found that the best way to overcome situations is by practicing grounding techniques. Grounding is being present in your body and connected with the earth, allowing you to feel centered and balanced no matter what’s going on around you. I remember as a child I would practice this withoutContinue reading “Grounding”
Social Anxiety
I’m not going to lie; I’ve had a difficult past couple of months. I won’t delve into my issues but recently it started to get better, and I couldn’t be happier about it. Usually, when I have rough months my anxiety kicks into full gear, and it’s still a daily struggle to get out of myContinue reading “Social Anxiety”