I have pretty bad anxiety, and it is always hard for me to start new meds. I began taking Buspirone a year and a half ago for anxiety. My doctor started me on 7.5mg 2x/day. She encouraged me to take the first dose at night to help with my fear of having a reaction (I … Continue reading Buspirone: a success story
Category: Mental health and wellness
Stopping the stress over naptime and other common sources of mommy guilt
As moms, we have so many things we're juggling, and we sometimes feel guilty if we think we aren't prioritizing correctly. Getting fast food a few nights a week? We might think we're not prioritizing health. Letting the kids have screen time? We might feel like we're doing them an injustice by not insisting they … Continue reading Stopping the stress over naptime and other common sources of mommy guilt
My beautiful daughter with PDD-NOS at the age of 9
I used to do monthly updates of Elizabeth's behavior as a toddler because we were in the middle of having her evaluated for autism. Then, she was diagnosed and I continued to capture her in updates for a while because it helped me to understand her better. I think it was also an outlet for … Continue reading My beautiful daughter with PDD-NOS at the age of 9