Facing the holidays with mental illness makes everything so much harder! The holidays are stressful for everyone, but they can be extremely trying for those with mental illness. Not only do we face the regular headaches that the holidays often provide, but we have to stay on top … [Read more...]
My Mental Illnesses Make Me a Better Mom
As much as I'd like to say that I never question that I'm perfectly capable of being a great mom, that's not always true. Sometimes, I think about my mental illnesses and wonder if I'm fit to be a mother. I wonder if I'm good enough for my son. I play the "what if" game. What … [Read more...]
Anxiety, Panic Attacks, and Motherhood
I can remember the very first time I had a full-blown panic attack in excruciating detail. I was 16 at the time and in rehab for drugs, alcohol, an eating disorder, and various mental illnesses. We took a water break where one of the staff took a group of us to the ice machine to … [Read more...]