During my perimenopause, I became a pretty negative person. As a result of my near constant pain, I grew resentful. I became numb to emotions like happiness and optimistic outlooks like hope. I'd wake up every day afraid to be optimistic for fear of being rewarded with a headache later. As if the Universe was… Continue reading Headaches, Heartaches, and Fear
Tag: Anxiety
Podcast Episode Five- Guest Star and Real Talk about Migraines & Anxiety
I wanted to devote this week's podcast to a personal issue I was dealing with. I had a panic attack last week while waiting for insurance to approve a prescription for my three-month preventative medication, which I've been taking since June. I was concerned that I wouldn't receive the medication in time, and the prospect… Continue reading Podcast Episode Five- Guest Star and Real Talk about Migraines & Anxiety
Things to Be Grateful For When It’s Just Really Hard to Be Grateful
It is so hard to find the good these days, isn't it? Even I, the Universe whisperer as of late, has days when I just want to squirt the entire Hershey syrup bottle into my mouth and call it a damn day. So I came up with this list. Knowing that I won't be sitting… Continue reading Things to Be Grateful For When It’s Just Really Hard to Be Grateful
Good Thing I’m Not Afraid of Rabbits
So the Universal things continue to happen, but I also have poop sandwich weeks, in case you think I'm always happy and rainbows, which would be so annoying, wouldn't it? Someone who is always happy even when the rest of the world is imploding? Even if I did, I wouldn't tell you because it would… Continue reading Good Thing I’m Not Afraid of Rabbits
Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots-Episode 16
I used to refer to each month of tater tots posts as "part 1, part 2, and so on," but I have decided from now on that I would like them to be called episodes. That way I can say, "on this episode of Screw it, I'm eating tater tots..." It's like my the thoughts… Continue reading Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots-Episode 16
I’m a Groundhog Day Instagramless Hippie
*Note-this isn't entirely depressing. I feel like I need a trigger warning any more. This post gets funnier, I promise. How are you doing? No, for real. HOW. ARE. YOU. DOING? I feel like a lot of us are struggling to keep our heads above water. I myself am struggling most days of the week.… Continue reading I’m a Groundhog Day Instagramless Hippie