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Tuesday Thoughts: Anxiety

To some it may seem I have everything together, but in reality I'm a mess. I see people share those video's on Facebook that are title things like "Coping with Anxiety" or "Taking Control of your Anxiety," but honestly I feel that things like that glamorize mental illnesses. Anxiety is not always wanting to be alone in a dark room or possibly thought of suicide; for the extreme portion of the spectrum. Of course, its to each its own. I plan on doing something quite hard for myself; sharing what it's like for me living with anxiety.

I've been known to share only happy things on here, but I would be lying to you if I said that all things were unicorns and rainbows. I can't pin point where my anxiety stems from, but I wouldn't doubt that its genetic. Just like most of the world I hate to be alone, so much so that when someone tries to leave I will break down in tears occasionally. There are days that I sit on my couch all day and not respond to anyone, and there are days when I don't feel good enough for anyone. I overthink everything I say or do with the fear of hurting people.

I feel like there are day where I should be placed in a room with no outlets to socialize, because if I do I tend to annoy people or I feel like I am breaking down relationships. I am in no way an extrovert; I do prefer the quite of my home over any other place, but just because I am home doesn't make it a happy place.

Being a pharmacy technician I do believe that medication can help. Yet sometimes, from experience, I know that there is such a thing as over medicating the problem. I would have panic attacks not just while I was awake, but also in my sleep. Originally I was prescribed Sertaline, it didn't do a thing. Then on to Doxipin with Trazadone, this literally made me the most irritable zombie to walk the earth. I wasn't sure what I was doing 80% of the time. It was horrible!

Sorry this post was kind of last minute and not planned. It was something that has been harping on me for a while and I know I can't be alone in the battle. Of course it's to each it's own. People are different, things don't always affect you how you think they should, and there's always a brighter side!

-Stephanie

Blog Takeover: Chloe Mae's Cottage

Hey y’all! It’s Chloe’ from Chloe' Mae's Cottage! Stephanie was so kind as to let me take over her blog this week! Before I tell y’all why I began to blog, I want to tell y’all a bit about Steph. We’ve known each other for a while now and I can honestly say that she is the best friend I’ve ever have. She’s been with me through thick and thin and has shown me what a true friendship is about and I’m so incredibly grateful for her!

So now let me tell y’all about why I began to blog. I actually started blogging many years ago on Blogspot and had a blog titled “My Lady Reenactor.” That was mainly a reenacting/sewing blog. After a while I switched over to Wordpress and started the blog “Chloe’ Mae’s Cottage.” I began to blog about everyday life- sewing projects, baking, trips, reenactments, everything I do. It began to be a way of expressing myself and once I realized that people actually liked what I wrote I began to write more.

I began to blog as a way to save reenacting pictures and to show sewing projects I’ve done, but now I blog for so much more. I want to inspire and to encourage others through my blog. I’m using the blog as a way to put myself- my true self out there. For as long as I remember I’ve been a private person, but when I’ve opened up I’ve been able to help people with things they’ve been going through. So blogging has helped me learn to open up more and I think it’s been the best way for me to learn to do so.

Steph, I’ve enjoyed taking over the Tumbleweed! I love you, your blog, and of course Mer! You are welcome to take over the Cottage anytime you want!

Meredith Blogs: A Day in the Life of a Cat

Hello humans. I'm Meredith, you all thought Grumpy cat was sass. Well, sugar, you've yet to meet me. I was adopted by this annoying human July 25, 2015; I was a birthday present for herself. Who gets them self a present for their own birthday? Whatever, you do you girl. Because shes unoriginal she named me after a television surgeon, not even a real person who saves lives. Unimpressed. I was the only long haired kitten in my litter so who couldn't resist all this?

Soon after, Momma {I really don't know her real name, but it doesn't really matter as long as she feeds me} got me a baby brother, Alfie. Even though Alfie was cute he was the biggest idiot I have ever met. He was not a normal cat, he couldn't land on 4 feet, his face was constantly attached to the floor and I could always blame what I did on him. It was GREAT! Too bad when Momma took the leap and moved she could only take one of us. It was obviously a hard decision to get rid of Alfie, but he went to a close friend so we still keep up with him. Update: he's still an idiot. 

Moving to the city was a change for both Momma and I, but I had to be strong for her. I also discovered the fun of the bathtub! Adjusting to the single cat life was weird but I love it! I've made friends with the orange tabby who hangs out around the dumpster, the frat guys who live upstairs, and  Momma's new boy, She call's him T, I don't know why because his name is not T! That's just the first letter. Did I tell you that he locked me in the bathroom once; that's a story for another time. We also got a hamster once. Do you know how scary those critters are? Terrifying, but they got some good yogurt pretzels!   

Sorry to cut it short, but its time for my 6th nap of the day. I'll do this again soon when I can borrow some thumbs. Bye looser. 

-Meredith Grey