Hi Rachel,

I’m glad to hear you enjoyed this post. Everyone is different and there’s no specific way to manage or cure a mental health issue– I wish there was! Nick has been a big part of my healing process and greatly contributed to me getting the confidence to stop my medication. Sometimes all you need is an encouraging support system to take a big leap– that’s great you have your husband! PS thinking about having to date literally is enough to give me a panic attack… Right there with ya!

Hi Liz,

Thank YOU so much for your comment and for taking the time to share your story with me. It’s taken me my entire life to learn (and still understand) what situations or things I need to avoid and on the flip side, when I need to just take a deep breath and meet something head on. As someone who also suffers from anxiety, I’m glad to hear that you agree with my tips. Hopefully others will find them helpful! xo

Thank you so much Kim! xo

Glad you liked the post!

I’ve heard a lot about acupuncture but haven’t really looked into it for myself– that’s good to know! I’m also totally with you on planning in advance. I’m a bit crazy about staying organized, but I swear it helps me avoid so many potentially stressful situations. xo

That’s so good! I’ve heard a lot of great things about meditation. xo

Hi Bianca,

So happy to hear you enjoyed this post! I can relate to your feelings on many levels. It’s so true how a little gym time, a healthy dinner and avoiding negative people can completely change the outcome of a day.

Hi Amy,

Thank you so much for your comment! It’s true that taking a little time for yourself can totally flip a negative mood to positive or reverse an anxiety spiral. When I was a younger I definitely felt some shame about my issues, but as I’ve gotten older I’m much more open about sharing my past. It’s crazy how many people can relate themselves or have a family member that suffers from anxiety or depression. It’s much more common than we probably think!