My birthday is coming up soon. When I first realized it was so close I was shocked at how fast the past year went by and I started to think about what I was doing this time last year. After thinking for a couple of minutes I remembered exactly what I was doing. I was extremely frustrated and stressed out from trying to plan the perfect 21st birthday. Turning 21 should be … [Read more...]
Acceptance
Accepting that you may have or even do have a mental illness is, in my opinion, one of the hardest things about the illness itself. On the outside, I come across as this girl that has everything together. To my friends, I’m this goofy, funny (or at least I think I am), super outgoing, and happy girl. To my parents, I am involved in everything, smart, have a lot of friends, … [Read more...]
Get Away from Anxiety and Stress
If there’s one thing that is most helpful when you’re having an anxiety attack or even just feel the anxiety building up inside of you, it’s the knowledge that there is always an escape. Having somewhere to go when you really need to get away from all of the things that bring up those bad feelings of stress and anxiety is extremely important and can save you from losing … [Read more...]
Don’t Worry About The Future
Thinking about the future can be scary. For many people, the fear of the unknown fuels their anxiety about the future. If you feel anxious about your future, here are a few things to remember: It's normal to feel anxious about your future. In fact, anxiety can actually be beneficial if it motivates you to identify what is causing your anxiety and take steps to lessen … [Read more...]