Sass and Sippy Cups

Hi everyone! In my last post, I talked about how I've been suffering from what I think might be high-functioning depression. This means that I can get what needs to be done accomplished, but it takes so much effort and energy that everything extra falls by the wayside, including self care. My next doctor's appointment isn't until right before Christmas, so I need to figure out what to do in the meantime.  For me, it's not enough to just say "I have a few minutes, let me sit down and write, color, read, etc." I know I won't do it, or I'll feel rushed and won't like what I made. I'm a big fan of lists, and I have always been good at meeting deadlines. So I'm thinking if maybe I make a point to give myself a project and a deadline, then maybe I'll be able to get it accomplished without being TOO critical of the outcome. For example, something that's been on my "when-I-have-time" to-do list is to make some seasonal canvas pa...

Hi, friends! I know it’s been a while since my last post. I’ve decided that maybe it’s best not to make promises regarding content or frequency of posts. The reason why is super personal, but I feel like I need to share. Hopefully my experience will resonate with someone and we can start a conversation. I’ve mentioned before that I suffer from severe anxiety, and have since I was a kid.   More recently, however, I have experienced symptoms that are making me believe there may be more to it.   Mental health issues run in my family, and I have grown up with my dad suffering from severe depression with suicidal tendencies.   People I’ve known that have suffered from depression have all fit the same stereotypical profile: intensely sad over things that may seem insignificant to everyone else; can’t get out of bed to take care of their basic needs; and even having suicidal thoughts, feeling as though their loved ones would be better off without them.   I never thoug...