Tag Archives: anxiety

It’s okay to not be okay

Posted on October 3, 2019 by christysarah99

Depression .. So topical at the moment, especially in the wake of Mental Health Week. But also, I find myself reflecting on this as more and more of those closest to me are struggling with Depression and Anxiety. It has … Continue reading →

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Courageous Women: Letting go is hard

Posted on September 16, 2016 by christysarah99

Hey all, It’s been far too long! So, I’m taking advantage of a quiet morning inside with the rain pelting down on the roof to pen a few lines. It’s been a great couple of months for me – probably … Continue reading →

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Courageous Women: Discovering the “real me”

Posted on June 22, 2016 by christysarah99

I’ve been so tired lately. Tired of being tired. Tired of second guessing everything that I do. Every text that I send. Every thing that I say. Sometimes I wonder that if I’m so scared of offending people, maybe I’m … Continue reading →

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Courageous Women: Riding life’s rapids

Posted on February 16, 2016 by christysarah99

  Today I awoke with these words resounding in my head – I can picture the scene I the ‘Best exotic marigold hotel’ where the young Indian who has been trying so hard says in desperation – In India we … Continue reading →

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New Year Blues: Flying on Angel Wings

Posted on January 17, 2016 by christysarah99

  You know those moments where the world seems to slow down until it feels like it is on pause, if only for a moment, and then everything comes into direct focus? Almost as though you have wakened from a … Continue reading →

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Courageous Women 22: Honest Reflections

Posted on December 31, 2015 by christysarah99

Here we are in 2016! Wahoo! The whole world is at our feet, waiting for us to take that first step in faith, open our arms wide and embrace the future – whatever it holds for us! In all honesty, … Continue reading →

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Courageous Women 19: Shy versus Scared?? Face the child in you!

Posted on October 25, 2015 by christysarah99

I’ve just realised something about myself. And that is my negative association with being a child. To me, being a child is to be vulnerable. To be alone. Scared of everything. Unable to think for myself. The picture I drew … Continue reading →

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Courageous Women 16: Each and every day is a choice

Posted on August 30, 2015 by christysarah99

Each and every day is a choice… Do I get out of bed or just lie here?? Do I bitch and moan about my life or do I look for the positives (However small they might be). I came so … Continue reading →

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Courageous Woman #15: Living with the blues – finding comfort that “this too will end”

Posted on July 24, 2015 by christysarah99

I’ve been really struggling with depression this last month or more. I’ve had lots of suicidal thoughts coming into my head – thinking of driving the car off a cliff. Thinking about jumping off something. But the rational side of … Continue reading →

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