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
TurboFire Starter Pack Available Now
Chalene Johnson has released a few brand new TurboFire workouts which are available now and guess what? It is INCLUDED in the complete TurboFire workout program. If you already have TurboFire, you can purchase the TurboFire Starter Pack separately too. Chalene has said that the Turbofire Starter Pack is for those who want to do Turbofire workouts but aren’t conditioned enough or coordinated enough to make it through the workouts in the full Turbofire workout program. The newest Turbofire workouts (outlined {Read More}
5 Ways Women Can Make Fitness Easy
*This is a guest post by Amy S. Cook. If you are interested in guest posting on this blog, please check out the guidelines here. Some women find it a breeze to stay slim, but for others, it’s an uphill climb that’s never easy. The former see no need to exercise, but the latter know that if they don’t exercise, they’re going to push the needle on their bathroom scales to the max. While you would think that the first group has it {Read More}
Beat the Heat Summer Challenge: Let’s Get Started!
First things first, if you’re interested in getting involved with this challenge, please e-mail Rebecca (the host of this challenge) at weightwars {at} aol {dot} com to be added to the official mailing list. Now, on with the challenge! I have decided to join the Beat the Heat Summer Challenge because I can always use more reasons to stay motivated. My first assignment is to set 5 goals I’d like to meet in the next 10 weeks, answer a few {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}
