Writer & Mental Health Advocate
Posted on December 9, 2019 by Anxious Andrea
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,…
Category: anxietyTags: anxiety, anxiety tips, breathing exercises, exercise, grounding, horror movies, limit social media, morning person, sleep, write
Posted on November 25, 2019 by Anxious Andrea
CBT Technique: How to Change Automatic Thoughts Do you ever find yourself reacting negatively? I hate to admit that I’m my own worst enemy, and will always put myself down even if there’s no reason to. “I’m not good enough.” “I’m a disappointment.” “Everyone…
Category: anxietyTags: Automatic Thoughts, CBT, CBT Technique, guideline, jumping to conclusions, negative thinking, overgeneralization
Posted on November 4, 2019 by Anxious Andrea
How to make sure your Therapist or Psychiatrist is a right fit for you I recently went to see a new psychiatrist. I’m not always keen on seeing someone new, as it usually takes a lot out of me going over what has happened…
Category: anxiety, depressionTags: arrogance, bipolar, empathy, medication, misdiagnosed, new doctor, new psychiatrist, professional help, reliving past, right doctor, right fit
Posted on October 21, 2019 by Anxious Andrea
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…
Category: anxietyTags: anxiety, bonding, bottle feed, breastfeeding, exclusively pumping, formula, latching, low milk supply, problems latching, rejection, struggles
Posted on September 9, 2019 by Anxious Andrea
I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of a nut when it comes to relationship advice columns. I follow a bunch of marital groups on Facebook that share marriage memes that I always relate to and always find articles online that I love…
Category: anxietyTags: advice, ashamed, Communication, Couples Therapy, crisis, foundation, judge, marriage, struggle, Therapy
Posted on August 19, 2019 by Anxious Andrea
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…
Category: anxiety, depressionTags: anxiety, birth story, depression, first time mom, first time parents, pregnancy, pregnant
Posted on August 3, 2019 by Anxious Andrea
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…
Category: anxiety, depressionTags: Adoption, Albatross, anxiety, depression, novel, Toxicity, trauma
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