The Anxiety Monologues

Hi hello!

It’s been a while.

I needed time to focus and really pin down my ideas and how I want to format The Anxiety Monologues. I apologize for the delay as I was initially planning to launch in the summer.

New Plan: A new blog is launching Fall of 2021 & a podcast will follow in early 2022 👍

I can’t wait to share this adventure with you!

Lauren

Sometimes anxiety has no known trigger. It can strike at any time, no matter what. The brain is a complicated place and sometimes things get buried in there never to be seen again and other times you just have so much on your mind that you can’t pinpoint what exactly is causing the anxiety. This in itself can cause anxiety. It’s ok if you don’t know what is causing your panic attack. Don’t be too hard on yourself. When this happens to me I like to stop thinking about what is causing it and focus on breathing through it 🫁

When cheers you on 💖💃🏻

This is incredible 💖 by:

I’ve booked my first dose. Google searches are going to haunt me until my appointment comes. This article discusses the challenges of those suffering from Emetophobia go through when considering receiving a covid-19 vaccine. As Emetophobia being the most prominent trigger for me; I’m scared.

The Covid Vaccine Highlights How We Still Misunderstand Mental Illness Everyone wants to understand mental illness until it goes against something they believe in. Then, all bets are off.

I did not have the mental capacity to post on social media during mental health awareness week. And that’s ok. Awareness isn’t about making the loudest noise all the time; it’s about showing the realities of living with mental illness. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

I came across this beautiful art created by and I felt compelled to share! I’ve been have a rough couple of days and I need to keep reminding myself that there are small victories each day! Today my small victory was getting out of my pyjamas into “real clothes”. What was your small victory today?

My beautiful friend Allison gifted me Home Body by and these words leaped off the page when I read them. What a beautiful way to describe living with anxiety. Anxiety is quiet from the outside but louder than a lion on the inside.

WORRIER 👉 WARRIOR

Anxiety causes worry. Don’t let that word stop you! Using more positive tones towards your mental illness can make you feel empowered and in control!

Let’s talk FANS! I’m pretty sure I have a tower fan in each room of my house and I have 2 of these portable little ones! Fans are essential for coping through a panic attack for me. It’s something I will go into more detail about on my podcast. The cooling helps me feel grounded and in control of my body 🥶

Hi, hello it’s Lauren! I’m so excited to announce that I am launching a podcast this summer! Follow along here and on my Instagram for updates 💖