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
Gaiam TV Review: Stream Fitness Videos at Home + Giveaway!
This girl is a Gaiam fan. My first experience with the company came over a year ago when I was given the opportunity to review their Step 360 fitness program. If you haven’t heard of Step 360 yet you can read my reviews: Step 360 Part 1 and Step 360 Part 2. I STILL use that thing and love, love, LOVE it! I used it during LiveFit and Les Mills Pump when I wanted more of a challenge! First, about {Read More}
Step 360 Review Part 1: High-Intensity Training to Burn Fat Fast
I enjoy doing product reviews on my fitness blog from time to time because I think it’s useful to learn as much as you can about certain products before you buy them – especially with fitness programs. If you haven’t heard of Step 360 before now, that’s because it’s brand new. It’s been on the market for a few months but its infomercials actually just kicked off this past weekend – although I never saw one. Step 360 is a {Read More}
6 Tips to Help Make Fitness A Priority All Year Long
Fitness and nutrition are a dynamic duo when it comes to being healthy and achieving fitness goals like weight loss or muscle strength. I recently shared a few tips for controlling your eating throughout the year which you can read here. Today I’m sharing a few tips to help you make fitness a priority. 6 Tips to Help Make Fitness A Priority All Year Long Understand your body is created to move. The more you sit, the easier it is to keep sitting. {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}
