“Mom, you have to eat something.” I have made three things, and she won’t eat any of them. “I need my coffee.” “Ok, but you need to eat something.” I bring her a cup of coffee. She takes one sip and makes a face like she just drank dirt. “It needs sugar.” “Mom, I … [Read more...] about This Will Not Be Me
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Turns Out I am a Flight Risk
Listen to the blog: I remember running through a park with my dad chasing after me, mad as a hornet. I think of that now in my counseling training in anxiety and trauma. You’ve heard of fight, flight, or freeze responses. In that instance, I was fleeing. Another … [Read more...] about Turns Out I am a Flight Risk
Take a Walk in My Anxious Shoes
Come, reader. Take a walk with me as I reveal the inner workings of my brain when I’m anxious. 6:45 a.m. Is it morning already? Snooze.7:15 a.m. I am so tired. Snooze.7:45 a.m. I need to get up soon. Snooze.8:00 a.m. Great, now I’m gonna be late for work. I typically … [Read more...] about Take a Walk in My Anxious Shoes
