Anti-depressants Make Me a Better Mom
Before antidepressants, I was not the mom that did fun things often, because all of the fun things sounded like they would be so much work....
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Abby’s Story, Part 1: Diagnosis and Treatment
My doctor was pretty sure at this point that I had endometriosis, and scheduled a laparoscopy to get a better look of what was going on....
What Better Time to Try Out Therapy Than During a Pandemic
by Erica Ross
I have always been an advocate for mental health awareness, therapy, and medication. I have encouraged several friends to look into all 3 options. It is just the first time...
I Am Anonymous: Another Upside to Masks
by Erica Ross
I could tell I was panicking. I wasn’t scared of catching the virus, but I was scared of wearing that mask every time I needed to go into public....
Learning from My Lowest Low
Sometimes the truth is tough. The beast (my anxiety) has been there most of my life. Now I am aware of my triggers or when I am having an off...
Anxiously Unseen
My interactions throughout the day often leave me feeling misunderstood, misinterpreted, or even ignored. Unseen. Invisible. ...
Smothered by Anxiety
by Erica Ross
I did everything that was expected of me (or what I thought was expected of me) with mini anxiety-attacks smothering me along the way. ...
Alcohol in Isolation: How Much is Too Much?
by Blair Sharp
The stores are running out of toilet paper, and liquor store sales are up. The way we connect with people has changed, and so has the way we consume alcohol....
Take Care Of Yourself Mama, Your Kids Are Watching
by Blair Sharp
I’ve been working hard to take care of myself in this way. I’ve made some big lifestyle changes and found some new self-care practices that work for me....
8 Ways to Cope with Anxiety and Social Distancing
by Erica Ross
This last week has been so overwhelming and I have experienced a wide range of emotions from anxiety to depression to confusion and everything in between....