Hi there. My name is Katie. I am writing this about my personal journey and how I’ve been able to push past so many of my fears and overcome with the help of the anxiety Guru podcast, the blog, and having an anxiety/ life coach. To summarize, I’ve been in an 11 year struggle with crippling anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and zero self esteem. I never thought I would be able to overcome my anxiety and how it held me back from doing everything I wanted to do in life. Slowly my anxiety seemed to take over everything. At first it was just
Mental Health: The War at Home
Today's post was written by U.S. Army veteran PM. Warning: This article contains strong language. Mental health doesn’t just affect a certain type of person. It could affect anyone from kids, adults, men, women, black or white; it really does not matter. Does being a veteran mean that I have a significant case of mental health issues? No, it doesn't. But I would like to discuss the stigma that many veterans experience with you. I spent 6 years in the Army, I spent one deployment in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. After my second
Have You Heard That Meditation Can Ease Your Anxiety?
Today's guest post is brought to you by David Starikov of blisslotus.com. According to a national survey, over 40 million Americans are dealing with anxiety disorders right now. The truth is though, you don't have to be a statistic. Whether its handling day-to-day stress, balancing work and home, or dealing with the overwhelming and debilitating fear of handling it all, there is a natural way to provide relief for your body and mind. Research proves that meditation has the power to teach you to live in the here and now and not get