The Unknown is the hardest part. Well, at least for me. I'm a planner. I keep an online calendar and a paper one. Knowing what's coming and what to plan for helps ease my anxiety. The unknown is really scary for me. So, what can you do? How can you prepare for the unknown? I may not have all the answers, but these are things that help me during times of uncertainty. I hope … [Read more...]
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety is not just mental. The physical symptoms are real. The physical symptoms are also real tough. It's hard to move through life when you're experiencing pain in both your mind and body. Not to mention the stigma surrounding mental health issues. I've been feeling terrible lately. Sometimes it's hard for me to determine if my anxiety has caused some of my physical … [Read more...]
Vital Change: A Healthy Experiment
Are you ready for a Vital change in the new year? Many people look to make changes in weight and health at the start of the new year. It's a great time to start over or reset. While I like to be healthy all year long, I've decided to make a vital change this month. In the last few weeks especially, I fell off the track. I indulged a lot and really enjoyed all of the … [Read more...]
After Hours Emergency: What to Do
An Emergency Can Happen at Any Time. Actually, they usually happen at the worst times, don't they? Well, we had an emergency last night, and it taught me a lot about how unprepared we actually were to handle one. So, I wanted to share our experience in order to help others. Even though it may not be expected, a little preparation can be extremely helpful during an … [Read more...]
Medical Errors: When Mistakes are Made
Medical Errors are scary. They are unexpected, and hopefully, don't happen very often. Medical errors cause unneeded and undue stress in an already stressful situation. Everyone makes mistakes. However, when you think about your health and your healthcare providers, you want to think they get things right. Medical errors are hard to deal with after you put your life in … [Read more...]