I’m reminded of my meltdown anniversary by one little packet of empty Valium. Date stamped 18 June 2015… Anniversaries are often viewed as cause for celebration. Birthdays, weddings, work, first dates, first shags. It’s hard not to remember the date when something amazing happened to you. But when I flip that celebration coin high in … More A little empty packet of Valium
Dear Steph It’s me here. Your old friend. Anxiety. We met for the first time about 10 years ago (well actually I came across you a few times as a child and a teenager but I mustn’t have made a big enough impression). So I met you about 10 years ago. Remember? That time you … More A letter from Anxiety
It’s no big secret that the second a woman says “I do” her ovaries become public property. The questions start being fired at you from all angles. Sometimes as you’re walking down the aisle (kidding, but seriously it’s probably happened before). When are you having a baby? Are you thinking about having a baby? Why … More Anxiety, pregnancy, and all that jazz
If I ever had a Taylor Swift style girl-squad, I would ask Rosie Batty to join. Because nothing says badass, warrior, feminist-leader like Batty. In late December last year I had the honour of meeting Rosie at an event. It was her last official event as the 2015 Australian of the Year. So today, on … More The day I met someone I was scared to meet
Today I feel a lot of pressure. I feel a lot of pressure to follow the herd and write something inspirational on Facebook, about how 2015 was ‘such a great year’. But I’m struggling with that concept, because for the most part, 2015 has been the worst year of my life. Dramatic, I know. I … More What I would really like to say to 2015
DO Clean a toilet Never underestimate the power of a glistening toilet or a vacuumed floor. When you are suffering from anxiety your level of ‘giving a shit’ about anything other than what’s going on in your mind is low. This includes menial household tasks. For me, I felt incompetent when I would come home … More Do’s and don’ts for people WITHOUT anxiety
When you’re in the deep throes of anxiety you will do anything to be cured. For me, this involves countless daydreams where a big switch exists somewhere in my mind and within three seconds I can just turn it off. And then it all ends. The anxiety is gone, never to return. The other scenario … More I’m sorry that I didn’t believe you when you said yoga would be good for my anxiety
Today I cried. A lot. I’m currently in a limbo-transition phase switching over from one anti-depressant to another. While the anxiety is at bay for the most part, its trusty pal depression is relishing in a guest starring role in my mind. So I cried. I cried long, hard sobs. I cried big. I cried … More Sunday blues
A few weeks ago I shared a post on Facebook about my anxiety and depression. It was the first time I had opened up in such a public setting, and the first time a lot of people would have been made aware of my situation. I debated for a while before posting it. Worried what … More I am not brave
‘Why the hell would anybody start a blog in 2015?’ That’s the thought that ran through my head after signing up to WordPress. Back in 2003 before Instagram, Facebook, SnapChat and the Kardashians it might have been a better idea. When we weren’t so pre-occupied. Hell, there would definitely be a greater chance of someone … More The first one…
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