If you’re like me, spring is a terrible, terrible time because it means allergies are upon us. They cause congestion, fatigue, and general misery. Science has also shown that there’s a connection between allergies and anxiety, though we’re still not 100% sure what that connection looks like. One part of the connection I addressed in … Continue reading Addressing Allergies and Anxiety →

So, it's been nearly a month since my last post, I decided to give myself a little break from writing because of the effects of kicking caffeine. The experience has been, overall, a net positive. I haven't had a single random panic attack since quitting, and my general anxiety is a lot lower. But a … Continue reading Caffeine Withdrawal, and Some Alternatives →

For almost 2 years now I've worn an Apple Watch nearly every day. I was going to write about it in another post I'm working on about technology and its effects on mental health (both good and bad), but what I wanted to say about it, and similar wearable devices, expanded to the point of … Continue reading Anxiety & the Apple Watch: Pros and Cons →

We’re fast approaching allergy season, if not in the midst of it already in some areas. Interestingly, seasonal allergies can have an impact on mental health, inlcuding causing increased anxiety. This is a fairly recent “discovery”, but I defintely didn't find this to be a new and novel idea when I first read about it. … Continue reading Spring Into Action: Fight Off Allergies, Improve Anxiety →

Sleep can be tough when you have a mind that just won't sl0w down. You can spend many nights just laying in bed until 2 AM, worrying about any little thing that pops into your thoughts. Then you start worrying about not getting enough sleep. If you're lucky, your body decides "enough is enough" and … Continue reading Sleep Tips →

Sleep can be a struggle when your mind is overtaken by anxious thoughts. It can be difficult to not only get to sleep but also have a restful sleep, and I've found that quality sleep is so important when coping with anxiety and depression especially with the winter months fast apporaching. There are medications you … Continue reading Sleep →

We all know that the food we eat has an effect on our bodies, but a lot of people don't realize that extends to our state of mind. Different foods and how your body processes them can have a profound impact on your anxiety level and can influence it for better or worse. I'm not … Continue reading The Anxiety Diet: Food to Avoid →