Just start.

Almost two years ago I had a panic attack. My iron was low, my health anxiety was high, and I was completely burnt out. The aftermath was terrifying. Adrenaline still in my body, I was experiencing sensations of panic that I could not control. I didn’t know what was happening. I was scared to leave the house, scared to be alone with the kids and scared that the feeling would never go away. Finding help was difficult. Every therapist I called had a waitlist, and the one I eventually found asked me question after question for a full hour. Desperate for answers, I started to help myself. I devoured podcast after podcast about anxiety, panic and self-help. Slowly I was able to sit with the discomfort of the anxious feelings and they eventually passed. One more panic attack followed months later, but this time I had the resources I needed to guide me through it. I found an incredible therapist, had a wealth of knowledge, and joined a community that inspired me to be my best self.
From this moment forward I decided I had to change. I never wanted to feel like that again. Staying the same was far scarier than changing. I left my job and focused on myself. What started out as a year to recover and take care of my body and mind, turned into a journey of rediscovering myself - my values, my purpose and how I want to live each day. I didn’t have the words to share this before now. I have been so ‘in it’ that I wasn’t clear on exactly what I was doing or where to start. I’m still not sure these are the right words, but I know I’m ready to share now. I just needed to start. Learning, sharing and creating is what I can be found doing right now. And know that if you ever need someone to talk to, you’ve always got a friend in me.