Posts tagged with "anxiety"
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Skin Journey Part 3
After I had a second flare up, my dermatologist recommended something called “patch testing”.Q1
Skin Journey Part 2
My story has been one of “both and”. It has been both hard and joyful; painful and beautiful; devastating and rewarding.
Skin Journey Part 1
There is balance for me. I must allow myself to feel but not allow my view of myself to shape, drive, and control me.
Just Breathe
The other day my mind started going all sorts of ways. I could tell I was sinking into a worst-case scenario mindset. As my mind started to race so did my heart, which in turn triggered my anxiety. I could tell my body was physically responding to what I was thinking and feeling.
Fight or Flight
Have you ever heard of the term “fight or flight”? It is known as the stress response. It activates when stressed or in danger to keep us from harm. When fired in a dangerous situation, it helps us survive to live another day. Unfortunately, this response does not just happen if you are running from a tiger.
Anxiety
Recently, my anxiety felt more crippling. I have struggled with anxiety since high school. Through the years and through many doctors, I learned about “Candida” which is a yeast overgrowth in my gut.