Last Thursday I spoke at a People Tree event, sharing my experience with anxiety within the theme of the event, "Comfort Zones." Specifically I shared recent aspects of my history with anxiety ranging from hospitalization, why I shifted from my prior comfort zone of avoidance to now acceptance, and more. As I shared during the … Continue reading Observations from the Mic
Growing through Discomfort
Those of us with anxiety disorders tend to steer away from situations that (we think) will induce high anxiety or panic. Here is why you should not avoid discomfort and what you can do to grow stronger. I have lived with anxiety for most of my life and it grew worse with age. I avoided … Continue reading Growing through Discomfort
90 Days Out!
This past Thursday marked 90 days since I was admitted to the hospital from overwhelming anxiety. I can't say that I'm totally cured but hell, what fun would that be anyway?! I can say without a doubt that I am feeling better than I have in years, on a fraction of the meds and am … Continue reading 90 Days Out!
Anxiety in Men
My anxiety disorder made me feel I wasn't strong enough, man enough or good enough. Society tells me (and the collective male sex) that men must be strong and not show any signs of weakness. Terms like "suck it up, "be a man" and "don't be a pussy" firmly support this. Our male role models … Continue reading Anxiety in Men
Speaking at Anxiety Program
Today I had the honor and humbling experience of speaking at the anxiety treatment program where I spent weeks learning how to accept anxiety. I completed outpatient therapy for my anxiety disorder two months ago (already?!) When I started program I was at rock-bottom. I had lost hope that I could live life with my … Continue reading Speaking at Anxiety Program
Close Relative of Club Drug Offers New Hope for Depression Treatment
New fast-acting anti-depressant drug administered as nasal spray is first released in decades, offers new hope for depressive disorder treatment Depression and anxiety often afflict people simultaneously, and there is new hope to the 16.1 million adults suffering from treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder. The new drug, Spravato®, offers hope to those that have treatment-resistant depression … Continue reading Close Relative of Club Drug Offers New Hope for Depression Treatment
Bad Medicine: Alcohol, Depression and Anxiety
The link between alcohol, depressive and anxiety disorders It is widely known, and speaking from personal experience, that those with anxiety and depressive disorders are more likely to drink alcohol since it is readily-available and can bring (short-term) relief to anyone feeling nervous, anxious or stressed in a self-medicating fashion. Alcohol and Anxiety Anxiety and … Continue reading Bad Medicine: Alcohol, Depression and Anxiety
