As I sat in the passenger seat of our vehicle, I clutched my seatbelt tightly. I couldn't breathe. I was gasping for air, yet the air didn't seem to enter my lungs. The heaviness on my chest was suffocating. I just knew we were going to careen off the mountain road. I couldn't breathe and the tears began to flow. This was an anxiety attack, and I couldn't stop it. In reality, we were perfectly … [Read more...] about Homeschooling with Anxiety
Anxiety
Homeschooling with Mental Illness
"I think your depression may be cycling back around." my doctor said. "Is this what I can expect the rest of my life to be be like? Swinging from depressed to normal?" I asked. "There are lots of different treatment options. We just have to find the right one for you." my doctor replied. My doctor seemed full of optimism, but I felt the crushing weight of what having a mental illness … [Read more...] about Homeschooling with Mental Illness
Helping Our Perfectionist Child
Perfectionism has reared its ugly head again. Not that it has ever completely left. Oh, no...but some days...weeks...months are easier than others. Helping Our Perfectionist Child Our son has been a perfectionist since he was a small child. Of all the things I could have passed on to my offspring...blue eyes, long legs, cunning wit...perfectionism and anxiety wouldn't have been on my list. As … [Read more...] about Helping Our Perfectionist Child
How We Survived Parent & Child Summer Camp Anxiety
The thoughts of summer camp brings to mind images of children laughing, playing, and learning all while enjoying the unique experiences that only summer camp can offer. But, what if you have an asynchronous kid that struggles with anxiety? What about your own parental summer camp apprehension? This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement for … [Read more...] about How We Survived Parent & Child Summer Camp Anxiety