Cry bitch cry!
January 14th is the last time that I cried. I remember the date exactly because I had a needle in my neck at the time. Alas, I wasn’t frequenting a hospital or a drug den… I was having acupuncture. You take Sertraline? Ah ok, so you can’t cry and you’re too hot all of the […]
Coronavirus Anxiety
As someone who spends a great deal of time catastrophising, (e.g. imagining the worst possible outcome). It’s always a novelty when the irrational predictions bouncing around my brain turn out to be accurate.Watching the PM’s announcement with regard to Coronavirus, I must admit, a part of me thought; Finally! Finally, my anxiety was right. It […]
Look Good, Feel Better.
“Look good, feel better.” This is the revolutionary charity that seeks to improve women’s self-imagine whilst undergoing treatment for Cancer. The idea being that taking care of your appearance (hair, beauty, and clothes), can have a positive impact on the mood. Being self-employed often means that one works from home and therefore don’t have to […]
How do you know if you have an anxiety disorder?
To date, this is the most frequent question that I’m asked. Simple, yet complicated to the point of anxiety. (Ironic). In the last three years, the term ‘anxiety’ has exploded, largely thanks to the media. “Everyone seems to have it!” Or so I overhear a lady moan on the tram. From A-list celebrities to ‘that […]
Panic. Let me count the ways
I was asked by a journalist whether a panic attack is worse than a paper cut? In response to this question and to indicate the severity, allow me to list all of the things that I would rather experience than have a panic attack; A kick in the vag A kick in the vag from […]
Comedy & mental health
If I seem nervous… it’s because I AM! This statement sounded a lot softer in my head than it does spilling out of my mouth. I was aiming for cute and honest, but it comes out more like a bark, startling the woman sat across from me. Rachel Fairburn, comedian and one half of the […]
How Anxiety Can Fuel Addiction
**This is a sponsored post & contains sponsored material. The topic was suggested & commissioned by me, for my readers. The post is aimed at readers in the US. Written by Dr. Nancy Irwin of Seasons in Malibu.** If you live with anxiety, having a glass or two of wine or a few puffs of […]
How do I know if I have anxiety… & then what?
One of the most common questions that I’m asked is. “How do I know if I have an anxiety disorder?” To be honest, this is a tricky one, because mental health is a huge spectrum. We ALL experience intense emotions, it’s natural and very human. For instance, you can feel depressed and not have depression, […]