As many of you know I like to talk about mental health. As a military spouse and a special needs parent, I totally get what stress is and the toll it can take on your body and health. This year I am determined to stress less and use the tools I’ve learned to accomplish it!…
Anxiety
Why You AND Your Child Need a Weighted Blanket!
As a special needs parent you probably have heard about weighted blankets before, but did you know weighted blankets are good for both children AND adults? A weighted blanket can provide a sense of calm for a wide range of individuals, including those with some of these disorders: Autism ADHD SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) Anxiety PTSD…
Living With Anxiety: I Do Not Think it Means What You Think it Means
Four years ago I wrote about my anxiety in a post entitled, The Secret Life of a Girl With Anxiety. I talked a lot about what anxiety is and how it has affected me even as a child. But it’s been years since I’ve really come out and talk about it and now I feel…
25 Adult Coloring Books You Can’t Live Without!
When I first heard about adults coloring in coloring books, I thought it was crazy. I thought to myself, who has time for that? Since then, however I have completely changed my mind! My friend Abi was the first to introduce me to adult coloring books. She brought one with her to my house one…
Medical-Related PTSD Part One: Birth Trauma
Diagnosed With Medical PTSD and now Sharing my Story to Raise Awareness Ever since I was diagnosed with medical-related PTSD, I’ve been afraid to tell my story. I’ve been afraid of people’s thoughts and knew that a lot of people would have a hard time understanding. In the military community, PTSD is a very serious…
My Journey to Contentment
This summer our church is having everyone participate in different classes during Wednesday night church. There are a list of classes to choose from, some I had already attended previously and some I had not, but one stood out to me from all the rest: Calm My Anxious Heart. It sounded like the perfect thing…
The Secret Life of a Girl With Anxiety
*Disclaimer* I have been trying to write this post for months, but have had a hard time finding the right words. Please keep in mind that this was very hard for me to write, but I hope that in sharing this with you, that someone somewhere will find help and encouragement through my story. Fear….
Gratitude in Place of Anxiety
The title might sound a little strange for a Thanksgiving post, but believe it or not this is what I have been planning on writing about since I started thinking about a Thanksgiving post! My counselor gave me some advice awhile back and it has stayed with me ever since. She said, “Whenever you are…
