Welcome to this safe space, where I write about my experiences with aphantasia, and mental illness.
It’s been over a year since I said goodbye to my sweet pup, Cannelle, a cocker spaniel. I adopted her when she was 18 months old and was blessed to have her by my side for 13 years. Throughout that time, Cannelle helped me in ways that she, of course, could not comprehend, not the least of which included helping me through bouts of mental illness. Continue reading on HealthyPlace.com.
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Like most people, when I’m having a hard cry—very emotional, sometimes overwhelming—I do a double intake of breath. It’s like a hiccup, but not. My therapist told me that this is called the physiological sigh and that it helps reduce stress by balancing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in our bodies. Continue reading on HealthyPlace.com.
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My anxiety is, thankfully, well-managed right now. But six months ago, my anxiety was so bad that I couldn’t escape the intrusive thoughts that taunted me to end it all. Continue reading on HealthyPlace.com.
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I’ve had panic and anxiety since I was a child, undiagnosed, of course. I remember waking up out of a sound sleep in the middle of a panic attack, although I didn’t know that’s what it was at the time. My parents said I was having bad dreams, which I’m sure made sense to them. Even as a child, I knew that I wasn’t having bad dreams, although the symptoms felt like I was locked in some kind of nightmare. Continue reading on HealthyPlace.com.
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I have long since shared my experiences with anxiety and depression here on my Cascading Insights personal blog. My recent battle with acute anxiety and panic inspired me to try and reach a broader audience. So, I’m now writing for HealthyPlace—a highly regarded mental health support site—as the newest author of their Anxiety-Schmanxiety Blog. Check out my introduction blog and video HERE.
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