Living with Anxiety

I am exhausted by what anxiety tells me on a daily basis. I am tired of the sick, nervous, stressed & angry feelings anxiety shoves down my throat every day. “They don’t really like you” “You’re really annoying” “They’re going to treat you poorly at this new place” “You obviously did something that upset him”…

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Just Thinking…

Why is it that I let people’s actions or inactions bother me so much? I need to learn that others aren’t as considerate of my feelings, the way I am of theirs. Yes I know we all live busy lives, yet certain people have no problem at all in keeping in touch with one another...…

Surviving

Please remember that you are still here.No matter how difficult the journey has been, you are here; You are breathing.You have made it another day to tell your story.You are stronger than you even realize.You are a survivor! -Jen, xo

I Turned 37

Hi all! So yesterday was my birthday! I have to say I had such an incredible day. I'm so glad my birthday blues went away and I was able to enjoy the day with my husband. I woke up to my 8 year old son shouting "Happy 37th birthday!" After my mini heart attack, I…

Hard To Swallow Pills

I saw this post and I have to admit I gave a hard time with each and every one of these. I always feel like someone is mad at me, or gossiping about me. I have to learn to realize everyone has their own life and is focused on themselves and not me or analyzing…

Who Invited Anxiety Over?

I wish I knew why at this very moment, I feel like I'm on the verge of an anxiety attack. I had such a nice day with my family. Me and my sons and husband hung out at home, resting up for a couple hours, before heading out to my aunts house for dinner and…

Do They Really See You?

Do you know that ache you feel in your chest when your thoughts are trying to take over your mind? The burn in your stomach that tells you it’s starting... The anxiety is rising and even though you’re outside living life, You’re wondering if you’re important to people. You’re wondering if you will ever stop…

Regret

“You’ll seldom experience regret for anything that you’ve done. It is what you haven’t done that will torment you. The message, therefore, is clear. Do it! Develop an appreciation for the present moment. Seize every second of your life and savor it. Value your present moments. Using them up in any self-defeating ways means you’ve…

Anxiety Ridden

The past 2 weeks I have been stressed and really anxious about starting at my new college in Florida. I understand that I become anxious when things are unknown to me, when they are new. But I didn't expect my anxiety to be as bad as it has been. I haven't been sleeping well at…