It'll come as no surprise to anyone that I suffer from anxiety. In no small part because of the entire section of this blog dedicated to anxiety both in general and as an author. (Check out The Anxious Author segment here). Even when you aren't stressed, anxiety will do several things to derail your existence… Continue reading I. Am. Sleeping.
Category: The Anxious Author
Taking A Break – The Anxious Author
For the time being, I've decided to press pause on The Anxious Author feature. I've really enjoyed talking about anxiety in the context of author-hood, and sometimes on a more general basis. However, I feel I've exhausted the subject a bit at the moment and with the ever-mounting pile of things to do career-wise, it… Continue reading Taking A Break – The Anxious Author
3 Normal Experiences If You’re New To Anxiety – The Anxious Author
** Disclaimer** - I am not a mental health professional, just some lady who has anxiety for a super long time and knows what it feels like. Everything stated in this - and every - post on this blog relating to anxiety is my own opinion and should not be substituted for advice from a… Continue reading 3 Normal Experiences If You’re New To Anxiety – The Anxious Author
How Autumn Affects Anxiety
This is just my casual observation, but I've noticed that a lot of people I know who have anxiety really enjoy autumn. Citing the prospect of bundling ourselves up in blankets, indulging in a plethora of hot beverages, and reading books/watching movies when it's cold and dark outside, we apparently love the change-over to this… Continue reading How Autumn Affects Anxiety
3 Ways My Anxiety Aids My Writing
No two people are going to have exactly the same journey through life, which is probably where the term "we all have a book in us" comes from. We all have a unique perspective that differs from the next person, but if we have a mental illness, it will most certainly play a part in… Continue reading 3 Ways My Anxiety Aids My Writing