Hey, I’m Donna
Anxiety Recovery Blogger
Welcome! After years of navigating an anxious life, I’m passionate about helping women like us get to the root of anxiety so we can enjoy life again!
This is Why You Haven’t Healed Anxiety (3 Main Reasons)
Are you struggling with anxiety? These three things could be keeping you from healing. Remove them for a better chance at recovery.
Read this if you think crying is stupid
I remember being at my middle school graduation, I must've been about nine years old, and Bette...
The Ultimate Anxiety Hack is Creating Boundaries (5 Steps)
It’s like no one listens. You repeat yourself over and over, and everyone still does exactly what you tell them not to do. Kids, husband, in-laws, it’s like you’re invisible.
So in a useless attempt to regain control, you avoid texts and take away video games, but you always end up choking down your feelings, convincing yourself that it’s you- you’re overreacting again.
Been there, done that, and no matter how much therapy I did, I couldn’t heal anxiety until I learned how to speak up for myself.
We Can’t Think Our Way Out of Anxiety, But We Can Do This
My six-year-old, Owen, ran to me with tears streaming down his face, his sad little mouth bent...
This Hidden Cause of Anxiety is the Reason You Haven’t Healed
You’re probably working really hard to overcome anxiety, but the problem is you might be doing the wrong work! In this post I share where anxiety comes from and what you need to finally heal anxiety.
20 Reasons People Don’t Get Help for Anxiety
Anxiety feels like a never-ending battle.
It’s exhausting.
I remember standing at the kitchen sink, with my three kids playing on the floor beside me, baffled; I didn’t know why I couldn’t shake the panic attacks and get out from under the exhaustion of depression.
For a Less Anxious Life Do These Six Things Daily
Most of us who struggle with chronic anxiety are looking for that one thing that will make us...
3 Life-Changing Books That Explain Where Anxiety Comes From
These are not your typical anxiety books. And that's why they help. I spent over 25 years...
Why Can’t We Overcome Our Anger No Matter How Hard We Try?
"Shut up!" (me yelling at the dog before I put her in the crate) I'm way too impatient with the...
9-Step Planning Technique to Reduce Anxiety and Bring Focus to Your Week
Anxiety and overwhelm are far too common in my day-to-day life with three kids and a puppy- but I...
4 Simple Tips to Handle Change When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
Just shy of two weeks ago, I moved 648 miles from New Jersey to North Carolina and feel...