Gut Health So I’m testing out a theory and trying a nutrition program that heals “the gut”. The premise is that if you heal your gut, your stomach will produce more of the neurotransmitter, serotonin. My anxiety disorder appears to stem from a deficiency in this neurotransmitter. Heal the gut, produce more serotonin and cure the… Continue reading What the Gut?
Category: Preventing an Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety Axis
Children are a blessing! Of course, I LOVE my children and they bring me so much joy. That’s not to say they aren’t A LOT OF WORK!! I was anxious enough when I was single, but insert a husband and children and my anxiety axis tipped over! What phase of life are you in? What… Continue reading Anxiety Axis
Do More of What You LOVE
Are there certain things you hate to do, like cleaning the bathrooms? Laundry? Cooking? Mowing the Lawn? Washing Cars? Life is full of tasks you "have" to do that you hate to do. When I have to do something I really don't want to do, I tend to obsess about it, get upset, stress and then do nothing! If you have high anxiety or… Continue reading Do More of What You LOVE
March Madness!
March is always a stressful month. I celebrate my son's birthday three times I celebrate my daughter's birthday three times Our church has a carnival Easter lands in March sometimes Which means Spring Break is in March My son's birthday is March 14th and exactly two weeks later is my daughter's birthday. Why do I celebrate birthdays… Continue reading March Madness!
Tips: Morning Routine (years later)
One thing I've learned is that routine is important. If I wake up without a plan, or daily routine, I overthink everything and then do nothing! There were a few years where my routine was wake up late, get the kids ready, take them to school, rush home, get myself ready and rush to work.… Continue reading Tips: Morning Routine (years later)
Tips: Not Sleeping!
I need to figure out how to sleep. I simply cannot do it. Does anyone have any tips? Has anyone tried CBD oil? Please do not reply if you are reading this between midnight and 4:00am because clearly you have not figured it out either. 🤣 This is what I have tried: No coffee after… Continue reading Tips: Not Sleeping!