Dealing with Depression
Lexapro + Wellbutrin XL Update: 6 Months
I have taken a pretty long break from blogging to focus on my mental health, my family and myself overall. Everything is going well, I just needed a break I guess. I’ve been getting some fun projects done around the house and I can’t wait to share them here with you! Back in February, I started taking medication again. I started 10mg of Lexapro for like the 4th or 5th time in my life. My libido immediately started to go down {Read More}
L. LAUGH Through Depression + 5 Things to Get You Going
I’m taking away the seriousness of this topic today. Laughing is a must and it doesn’t always come so easy when I’m feeling depressed. When I’m having a bad day or feeling really down and I start going down a rabbit hole, I force myself to watch or listen to something funny. It helps! Even if only for a little while. (yes, I missed the letter K because I haven’t thought of anything yet) Here are my favorite ways to {Read More}
J. 35 JOURNALING Prompts for Anxiety & Depression
Ever since I can remember I’ve been a writer. I started with copying words and definitions from the dictionary when I could barely read, moved on to writing my own short stories during my elementary school years and eventually started journaling when I really started struggling with different issues and situations as a teenager – and even now as an adult. I’ve chosen 35 journaling prompts to share with you. One for each year I’ve been alive. Eeek! I’ve tried {Read More}
Fitness
Osteoporosis: Are You At Risk?
Osteoporosis causes more than approximately 1.2 million bone fractures in women every year. 25 million women in the United States suffer from low-bone density caused by this disorder. Not all women are equally at risk for osteoporosis, however. Knowing your level of risk can assist with making lifestyle choices. Here are 5 risk factors for developing osteoporosis: 1. Are you a post-menopausal woman? By far the greatest risk factor for osteoporosis is being a post-menopausal woman. Higher levels of estrogen {Read More}
Fabulous Fitness Survey
Like surveys? Here’s a fun one for you to try! It’s the Fabulous Fitness Survey that I’ve stumbled upon a few times and thought I’d give it a go. Things have been heavy on the blog as of late so I wanted to do something a little lighter that I had actually planned to post back in May. Here we go! 1. What did you eat for breakfast? An Udi’s Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffin, several guzzles of water and a vitamin D {Read More}
Monitor Your Weight App + Monday Motivation
I have a baaaaaaad case of the Mondays today, y’all. It’s not all bad though. For the first time in probably 18 months I finally feel like I’m back on track with a regular fitness routine. I’m enjoying the workouts, I’m eating well and I’m sleeping really well too. The stars have aligned. What I’m struggling with is figuring out how to lose weight while taking Lexapro. It’s kind of feeling like Mission: Impossible. I was watching YouTube videos this morning {Read More}
Personal Development
I. 8 Strategies for Dealing with ISOLATION When You’re Depressed
We’ve made it to the letter “I” in the A to Z 2018 Challenge! You can see links to all posts here. As if feeling down for days and days and days isn’t tough enough… one thing that makes depression really hard to deal with is feeling isolated. I wanted to outline some strategies for dealing with isolation because it’s common and there are some things you can do to feel a bit better. Symptoms of Isolation Physical aches {Read More}
H. 52 Things That Make Me HAPPY (Now it’s Your Turn!)
Before I get into today’s “H” post, I just wanted to document the workout I did after work. I think I might start documenting workouts again. I’m not sure if I’ll do it weekly or whenever I workout but I’ll figure something out! Lately I’ve been following Thinner, Leaner, Stronger which I’ve mentioned before in this post and several others I’m sure. Today was chest, tris and calves so I did a few bench press exercises, a couple tricep moves {Read More}
G. How to Set GOALS When You’re Depressed + 6 Simple Steps
I’ve realized when I’m depressed that I give very little time to myself. I don’t take the time to think about what I want in life, what I’ve accomplished, what I’d still like to accomplish, etc. I just worry instead. Setting goals is important in life because it gives you something to focus on and work towards. When you meet small goals, you’ll inch closer to your bigger goals. How to Set Goals When You’re Depressed Start small. {Read More}
