Three Ways to Perk the F*** Up: Healing depression and anxiety.
You’re sitting there, wondering why you feel anxious most of the time, and why the empty feeling won’t go away. Why is it here? Why can’t you just get rid of it? And why now?
Will I ever feel good enough? - The Story of Self-Worth.
Feeling like you will never be enough, measure up or catch up, has taken its toll on you and it seeps into every cell of your body.
What else are you supposed to do? How are you ever going to feel like you are or have done enough?
Sneaky Burnout.
I remember burnout - it is some time ago now and I was sitting at my desk, in a video call, and all of a sudden, everything started to spin. My face got hot and my breathing shallow. A panic was setting in. It wouldn’t go away this time. Previously, the spinning had just visited for a while, but then left.
My Anxiety Creeps Inside of Me.
You know that niggling anxiety that comes creeping in when you are just standing there peeling an egg (pick any mundane everyday activity).
It’s morning, and things are pretty good in your fine life. Then there is a niggle, not a punch to the gut this time, but a niggle. The feeling sort of creeps into every part of your cells, and all of a sudden you lose connection with yourself, your body, and you take that extra deep breath to try to regain contact, but it's too late.
Depression as a helpful Protector.
I know it sounds strange, but depression was most likely a life-saving and adaptive way of managing intense distress at some point in your life.
What to expect when starting therapy?
Starting therapy is a big deal, it is such a wonderful step to take for you!
Some of us have had previous therapy, some helpful experiences and some unhelpful maybe. Some of us are completely new! Here are some thoughts about what to expect.