mental health – Page 3 – Anne the Vegan

Has Menopause Cursed My Sleep?

This is my midlife crisis Oh, sleep. Where have you gone? I’m exhausted. Each night I go to bed ready to sleep, and even despite the occasional accidental pre-gaming nap on the sofa, I usually fall asleep just fine. It’s when my bladder rudely awakens me or a super weird dream disrupts my peaceful slumberContinue reading “Has Menopause Cursed My Sleep?”

Simone Biles is Back!

And maybe even stronger than ever There’s no question that Simone Biles is the greatest gymnast of all time. And as tricky a sport as gymnastics is, one could argue that she is the greatest athlete of all time. As a former gymnast, I will forever be a fan of this beautiful and very dangerousContinue reading “Simone Biles is Back!”

Double the Joy

Working with a healthcare team to improve emotional health I started working with a new therapist this week. Even putting that phrase on the screen seems weird. I still feel like I shouldn’t need this. I no longer feel like I don’t deserve help, but admitting that I need it is another story. I’m extremelyContinue reading “Double the Joy”

The Mixed Emotions of My Miscarriage

And the injustice of the loss of bodily autonomy I have two babies. My husband and I carefully planned each one, and I took good care of my body while we were trying to conceive. My family felt complete as a party of four: my husband, our two daughters, and me. My husband wished forContinue reading “The Mixed Emotions of My Miscarriage”

On Finding Joy

And it feels strange I know. This is an unusually optimistic post for me. But, yes, lately, I have been feeling joy. It’s not necessarily a comfortable feeling for me, but I’m trying to accept it and get used to it. Why the uptick in mood, you ask? I’ve finally taken a bit of myContinue reading “On Finding Joy”

Stop Telling People with Anxiety to Calm Down

Here are some things to say and do instead Keep calm and carry on. Should this be our mantra in this world full of danger, strife, and stress? Tell that to our overly anxious, overthinking brains. As I lay in my bed, tossing and turning in that witching hour between 3:30 and 4:30 AM thisContinue reading “Stop Telling People with Anxiety to Calm Down”