Category: Here and Now
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“Back… again”
Historically, I would have started this narrative with something like “Sorry I’ve been absent” or “My apologies, I had to take some time away”. The reality is that my OCD got in the way of something I love to do… again. I set out to share my struggles and successes with OCD, Anorexia Nervosa, Bipolar…
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“Avoidance.”
Happy New Year! I hope all of you enjoyed time spent with family and friends over the holidays. I know I did 🙂 My 2023 New Year’s Resolution… well, I don’t have one. In my experience, New Year’s resolutions are a set-up for failure. Historically, I have established extremely difficult, practically unattainable, goals, typically around…
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“A Much Needed Holiday Break!”
I’m back! I took time off, from writing, to be fully present during the holiday. Spending time with family is very important to me. I enjoyed hours of, uninterrupted, fun with my husband and kids. We played games, watched holiday movies and decorated the house! On Thanksgiving, I was blessed to share a table with…
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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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“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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“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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“Let Me Off This Ride”
I’m taking a break from my story to let you in on the here and now. My struggles with OCD, Anorexia and Bipolar are like a roller coaster. Highs and lows, accelerations and stops. Each day brings a mix of emotions. I can range from happy and feeling accomplished to frustrated and feeling like a…
Smashing Stigmas 