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“Intero…What?!?!”
A lot has happened in the three weeks since my last post. I took the Clonazepam, as prescribed, for one week. It helped to bring down my overall anxiety and also decreased the frequency and intensity of the panic attacks. At this point in time, I was experiencing them approximately five to six days per…
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“I’m Done!”
As some of you may have seen, I posted a very intimate photo on Instagram, earlier today. It is a candid photo captured by my husband, six years ago. At first glance, it appears to be quite ordinary. I am sitting between my two children, 23-months and 2.5 years old at the time, on the…
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“Brain Lock”ed
The obsessions and compulsions continued to get worse. Organizing everything from my closet, to the shoes by the door, to the dirty dishes in the dishwasher, to random items laying out on countertops, all in fear of a loved one dying if I didn’t do it just right. I developed orthorexia, an obsession of healthy…
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“Plagued By Panic…Again”
I’m back! I took time off to thoroughly enjoy vacation with my family. I wanted to be present in each moment. We surprised the kids with their first trip to Disney World! I’m so grateful, that we were able to do this. It was a truly magical experience and watching their expressions of “awe” was…
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“It’s A Boy!”
Backpacking Europe was a transformative experience. We exited the arrival gate, in Zurich, Switzerland, immersed in a foreign culture. We needed to check-in at our hostel, but were unfamiliar with public transportation and unable to speak the language. From Switzerland, to Germany, to Italy, to Spain, to France, to Belgium and to the Netherlands, we…
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“Golden State of Mind”
Sold most of our belongings, packed our bags, dog in the car and off we went! West Coast, here we come! Over the next ten days we saw Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, Salt Lake City and Lake Tahoe! It was a road trip…
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“Bipolar II Disorder”
Checking in… It’s been a challenging day, but I made it through without submitting to any self-harm urges. I also completed 100% of my daily treatment plan goals. So, I’ll chalk this one up as a WIN! My mood is lower than normal, but that is possibly due to the Bipolar II Disorder. This is…
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“I’m Fine.”
I promised my readers truth and transparency, even when things got tough. As difficult as it may be to read this, I can guarantee you it was harder to write and and even more challenging to live. I will share my struggles, candidly, in hopes of increasing awareness and decreasing stigmas. Yesterday afternoon, I was…
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“California, Here We Come!”
Ok, so I have OCD… but now what? I continued my casual therapy appointments and, occasionally, followed up with my psychiatrist. My treatment had plateaued. The talk therapy was appreciated and the medications were keeping my anxiety somewhat stable. Unfortunately, there was zero improvement with my obsessions and compulsions. In the coming years, the OCD…
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“2:00 a.m.”
This past weekend, I explored Colorado with my husband, Chris, and focused on living in the present. I took in the mountain views, breathed the cool, crisp air and bathed in the sun’s warmth. Out on the trail, uninterrupted by digital distractions, we enjoyed meaningful conversation and lots of laughs. I relaxed, refocused and recharged.…