you’re just crazy; a lie I let my OCD tell me
“It’s like you have two brains – a rational brain and an irrational brain. And they’re constantly fighting.” Emilie Ford Hi friends....
Confessions of the Anxious Girl
A Not-So-Secret Diary
We all live in this crazy world, so we all know how out of control or anxious we may feel at times. To my readers, I want to share insights into how anxiety can affect different aspects of someone's life. Join me as I share my stories and let you all read my diary.
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation."
Glenn Close
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God doesn’t love me; a lie I let my OCD tell me
“…nor anything in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God…” Romans 8:37-39 Hi friends! We all have had moments...
too good to be true; a lie my anxiety tells me
“Nothing is ever ‘too good to be true.’ If it came into your life it means you have earned it. Simply enjoy it.” Akin Olokun Hi friends!...
you are magic; lies I let my OCD tell me
Trigger Warning: This post discusses things that may be triggering for some people, so please read with caution if you experience...
rock bottom; the only way is up right?
“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” J.K. Rowling Hi friends. I’m sure we’ve all had times where we just...
scrupulosity; the devil on my shoulder
“scrupulosity is when obsessive-compulsive disorder hijacks your spirituality.” Jaimie Eckert Trigger Warning: This post will include...
intrusive thoughts; the monster on our shoulder
“It’s like you have two brains – a rational brain and an irrational brain. And they’re constantly fighting.” Emilie Ford Trigger Warning:...
the dandelion; nature's lesson in letting go
“Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.” Eckhart Tolle Hi friends! Today I wanted to...
what others see looking in; you’re not alone
“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.” - Lisa...
new year, same me; but happier
“New Year’s day. A fresh start. A new chapter in life waiting to be written.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach Hi friends! Well, the time of year...
the grinch who “tried” to steal Christmas; it’s me, I’m that grinch
“Maybe Christmas”, the Grinch thought,” doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…. perhaps…. means a little bit more.” -Dr. Seuss Hi...
silence
“The silent people are the ones who have the most to say but can’t find the words.” Hi friends. The quote above was something I wrote on...
His timing is always right; be patient
“God has perfect timing; never early, never late. It takes a little patience and it takes a lot of faith but it’s worth the wait.” -...
positives outweigh the negatives; even when it doesn’t seem like it
“God is in the small things, as well as the great.” Robert Krantz Hi friends. If you’re like me, sometimes you tend to look more on the...
need a break? book the trip
“travel brings power and love back to your life” - Rumi Hi friends! Lately, me and one of my girlfriends went on a trip together. We were...
you loved me more than I loved myself
“No matter how much someone else loves you or you love other people, if you don’t love yourself then it can never be enough.” Shannon...
i know it’s scary, but it’s okay to open up
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” - Maya Angelou Hi friends! If you can’t tell from my last...
hey you, it’s me; let me tell you, we turn out okay
“Dear past me, you’ve got this. Love, future you.” - Unknown Hi friends! I had a great conversation with someone very close to me lately...
the power of prayer; God’s got our backs
“If you are a stranger to prayer, you are a stranger to the greatest source of power known to human beings” Billy Sunday Trigger Warning:...
it’s the little things; don’t forget that
“There are these moments you think you won’t survive. And then you survive.” - David Levithan Hi friends! I love this quote above by...
