Category: Anxiety/Depression
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No, I’m Not Lazy. I’m Just Depressed.
Waking up past noon becomes commonplace when things seem pointless. I lay in bed for hours and hours after I wake up just looking up at the ceiling or scrolling through social media for the seventh time. Just the thought of getting out of bed seems too much like a chore. It just doesn’t seem […]
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Your Anxiety Would Never Drive Your Soulmate Away
You have to understand that your anxiety would only ever really drive someone away if you weren’t meant to be with one another. A person who just isn’t meant to be with you would never be able to tolerate your constant need for affirmation and validation. A person who isn’t meant to be with you […]
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When You’re Barely Functioning and Hiding Your Depression
For years, I was a barely functioning depressive. I struggled to at least appear like I had myself together, living panic attack to panic attack behind the scenes. When my facade of togetherness would begin to crack and show wear, I would pull away and isolate as I slapped on layers of concrete to hide all my breaking […]
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19 Problems Only Happy People With Depression Understand
1. Being happy despite depression doesn’t mean I’m happy to have depression. That’s about as ridiculous as saying someone who smiles during treatment for a physical illness is happy to have it. Being happy means I am strong, I am resilient and I never give up. I have depression whether I’m happy or not. But I’m certainly not […]
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To the Husband Whose Wife Is Struggling With Anxiety
To the husband whose wife is struggling with anxiety, If you know your wife is struggling with anxiety, then consider your marriage in good shape. Chances are, she’s been struggling for some time before she let you in on her secret. It took me about four years to finally allow my husband a glimpse at my […]
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Because Of My Anxiety, I Am Terrified Of Rejection
I am quiet. I keep to myself. I remain inside of my comfort zone. Even when I want to add something to a conversation, I usually convince myself to fade into the background instead, because I am worried about looking stupid. I care too much about the way I am perceived. I want people to […]
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How I’m Overcoming the Perfectionism at the Root of My Anxiety
I learned at a young age that “good girls” did X, Y, and Z. “Good girls” were nice, always smiled and said please and thank you. I have always felt small. No one seemed to want me. So instead, I tried to be a “good girl” — to be likable and perfect so I could be OK. Maybe […]
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10 Ways Women With Anxiety Make Amazing Girlfriends
Having anxiety isn’t easy, but dating someone who suffers with it can be just as difficult. We know we can be a handful, but if you can look past our struggle (or even help us while we fight it), you might come to realize that women with anxiety make pretty amazing girlfriends for all these […]
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The 2 Symptoms of Anxiety That Don’t Get Talked About Enough
Everyone feels moments of stress and anxiety in their lives. It’s perfectly normal. Generalized anxiety disorder on the other hand feels constant and all-encompassing. Despite how common anxiety disorders are, there seems to be two symptoms no one talks about in any detail. The first symptom is avoidance. This can manifest in a number of ways. It could be […]
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When Depression Makes Showering the Hardest Thing to Do
I haven’t showered in five days. And as much as I am ashamed to admit that, I have to bow down and give a big chapeau bas to the big depression monster living inside me. After all, showering takes just a moment, and I’m not even tenting on a music festival where baby wipes win over a […]