I finally took the leap. Is that the right saying? I am constantly combining sayings on accident and ending up with ridiculous things coming out of my mouth. I don’t know. Anyway, I did it. I caved and started taking an antidepressant. I guess I shouldn’t say I “caved,” but that most accurately communicates how […]
Everyday Essentials – Google Reader
Welcome to the the second installment of ‘Everyday Necessities’. Okay, I know. You’re probably thinking you missed the first installment. You didn’t. I actually just changed the title of the series. That’s kind of breaking the rules, I suppose, but the other title, “Things you can’t live without, or at least don’t want to,” was just […]
The New Mr. & Mrs.
This weekend my sweet little sister got married. My parents put an amazing amount of work to make everything perfect for her, and it really was. So many friends and family traveled from all over to celebrate the special day with us. It really was a blessing to everyone. I was the maid of honor […]
Everyday Essentials – Amazon Prime
We all have things in our lives that make everything a little bit easier. Now, before you start down the wrong path, I’m not talking about coffee, alcohol or even ice cream – this isn’t a post about coping mechanisms. I’m talking about the tools we use to make life run a little smoother, less stressful or just more entertaining. I have […]
The Big ‘D’
I’ve debated back and forth about whether to write about my depression. So far, I haven’t really gone there too much for various reasons, however, by avoiding the subject, there are weeks, if not months, of silence on the blog. Personally, I don’t think most people want to read about unhappy things. Everyone seems to have enough downers in their own lives, […]
Religious or Real?
Are you honest with God? Brutally, heart wrenchingly honest? That may sound like an odd question, but I think it’s a necessary one to ask ourselves. I could try to theologically unpack this or give you all of the examples in Scripture when people’s prayers are not all sunshine and rainbows, but that would make […]
My Current Running Playlist
After my last post on tips to get yourself motivated to exercise, several people requested I post my running playlist. I will warn you that sometimes I like all of these songs for a run, and sometimes I only like a few. Sometimes, I just like one and play it the whole time ’cause I’m […]
Exercise Motivation Tips
I run. I’m pretty sure I can’t really call myself a runner – for more reasons than I have time to go into here. I also can’t really say that I love running. So, we’ll just leave it at, I run. We all know exercise is good for us. There’s no newsflash there. If you’re […]
The Rest of the Story and Acceptance
This is the third post in a four part series. The first post is “The Stuff Nobody Ever Talks About.” Here I am with my new diagnosis of ADHD and Major Depressive Disorder and a new pill in hand. I was prescribed Vyvance for the ADHD and an anti-depressant for the depression. The doctor suggested […]
Bipolar FAQ
What is Bipolar Disorder?What are the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?How is Bipolar treated?Why is it that all of the sudden you have all of these symptoms?What should I NOT say to someone with Bipolar?What should I do if I suspect that I, or someone I love, has Bipolar or other type of mental health issue?What […]