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Pushing Through

What fears have you overcome and how?

For me, fear lives around every corner, in every crack and down every hallway. With crippling anxiety and the fear of everything, I have trouble pushing myself to do anything.

I have managed to push through a few fears and do some things I’ve never done before. T

On that list would be kayaking. I am completely intrigued by large bodies of water and what may live down there, but I’m also deathly scared of them for those reasons. But I managed to push myself to go kayaking and have now been twice!

Also on the list would be seeing a doctor regularly. I’ve always thought I was just fine, I was healthy. Didn’t need to be seen. Boy, was I wrong! I finally pushed myself to pick a primary doctor and go to him for my issues. I’ve always been afraid of the feedback I could receive. But I learned things about myself I didn’t know about and have made life changes to improve my health because of it. Also pushed me further to get into a dentist and have 6 teeth re.oved and get the rest of mine fixed.

Lastly, the most important one on the list is that I moved 1200 miles away from my hometown. I have always lived in my hometown. Until I was almost thirty. I was too scared to move away and be alone. But my family needed me to be brave, so i put on my big panties and packed us up.

All in all, I have pushed myself in the last 3 years to do more than I ever imagined I would do. I am proud of myself for these accomplishments. I never thought I would be this far away from home, raising my family and finding myself, but here I am. Pushing through.

Unwinding Tales

How do you unwind after a demanding day?

Afternoon Coffee – AI Generator by Kristopher Tinsley

Another beautiful, Robin’s egg blue sky sunny day, early in the fall season, when the breeze is embracing and sunshine offers comfort with kisses to your neck. Curling up on my front porch in my favorite comfy chair with a fantastic book. The smell of my strong coffee mingling with the fresh scent of a mowed lawn. Slowly unwinding into my relaxation with an overlooking view of a thick forest just beyond a well planted garden fish pond.

Approaching Self-Care w/ Crippling Anxiety

Describe one positive change you have made in your life.

I’ve made a few positive changes in my life so far this year. Which is a huge accomplishment for me since the last couple of years have been tough, but I’ve tried my best to be strong and keep going.

My health has never really scared me until recently. I was feeling badly, I had a horrible toothache, and it was not getting better. So, I got myself into the hospital to get antibiotics. Then, I made an appointment with a primary doctor, which was a huge step for me because I have crippling anxiety, and I hadn’t been to a primary doctor in around 14 years. Now I’m seeing my doctor regularly, and I’m on medication for my anxiety.

Getting my health into check has opened my eyes more to take care of myself also. I’m not just a mother or a wife or a co-worker, I’m a woman. A woman who needs to take a minute to take care of herself while she’s taking care of everyone else. I’m forever grateful to my husband for being there for me every step of the way. He has been absolutely amazing.