Agoraphobia, Anxiety, and Learning to Be Happy: Recent Episodes
Ranting With G-Ma
Learning to live with agoraphobia and anxiety, while still living a happy life. Tips and hints to help you through. Sometimes we'll talk about other everyday things going on in life. A little bit of everything I guess. Reach out to me anytime you need someone to help you through an anxiety filled moment, Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nancytaft/support
I just want to wish everyone a happy day and a great weekend. Be kind to yourself and try to do something you enjoy. You deserve it. Whatever you are going through right now, hold on and keep going. Things will get better! Sending love to all.
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I seem to be having issues publishing this. I thought I had done it at the end of October, and then again last week since it didn't look like it was published, so I'll give it one more try.
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I just realized that I never added the actual podcast to this post. So sorry. Today I plan to put up my outdoor holiday decorations since it's going to be close to 70 degrees outside. I live in New England so that's warm for November. Everyone enjoy the day. I will probably be back tomorrow. Time to get into the holiday spirit, it's not going to be easy so I'm off to get started.
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I've been away for a while and am in a better place than I was the last time I was here. I hope things continue to get better for all. Sending hugs and love to all who need it. Can you believe it's October, the holidays are coming quickly whether we are ready or not.
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Worried about my daughter and feeling helpless. I can't even go see her in the hospital or send her anything.
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Feeling blah, down, and anxious lately. There always seems to be something to worry about.
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I believe that my anxiety started when I was younger, I didn't even know what anxiety was, but I felt it. It all started with my stalker; i never found out who he was, but he surely changed my carefree life and made me more fearful.
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It's been a difficult couple of days and I'm not at my best. I'm terrified and don't know what I should do.
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My thoughts on the weather, the Challenge, and my life in general today.
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It's the day before inauguration day in the U.S. Hopefully, everything goes well and the country moves toward healing and not a greater divide. In other news, I want to get back to clearing out the basement and doing things around here. Speaking of news, I think we would do a lot better if the media reported the news and stayed impartial and truthful. These days you never know who is telling the truth.
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I feel that I have to make some changes in how I live my life. I have to put more focus on my happiness and making myself feel good. I have to be less focused on how everyone else feels and that's hard, it's how I've lived for all these years.
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I don't like feeling this way. Time to find a way to turn things around and change my thinking.
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I won't let this Cricut project win. I usually give up on things, but I'm determined to stick with it.
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Dirty windows and plans for the day.
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I am rethinking my decision to make a YouTube Channel. I don't think that I can handle the drama and the attacks that come with it.
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Today is my daughter's birthday, I have to pick up her cake today. I hope it's a good and happy day for all.
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I've been pushing myself to get out and get to the store, it isn't easy, but I have to go today. The longer I give in to these feelings the harder it will be to overcome them. Time to get dressed and get out.
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Walmart has Clorox toilet cleaning refills and the wand for $132.00 and their are only two left. Who is paying this much money? I get it, it's one of their third party sellers, but still....Go to BJ's, it's only $16.99 and you get more. I'm trying to get motivated for the day. It feels a bit blah since the holidays are over. I'm going to try to stay busy and productive.
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I have some anxiety this morning, but I'm going to try to enjoy the day. Deconstructed stuffed cabbage rolls are so good, give them a try. I put ketchup on mine and it's so good. Takes me back to childhood. My mom used to make them. Now I need an easier recipe for stuffed grape leaves. I have not made them in so long. I kind of want stuffed grape leaves and Armenian pizza. Maybe next weekend.
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Hoping for a safe healthy, happy year for all. Trying to start the year with positivity we'll see how that goes.
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I had a busy day but managed some time for watching YouTube videos. YouTube is very interesting and I got some organization tips, along with learning more about those who create on their channels. I'm tired, and so ready for bed tonight. Have a great evening.
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A touch of anxiety this morning has me on a rant about stores. Walmart and mostly Kohl's. What happened to them? They were one of my favorite stores to shop with.
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I'm a day late, it was a busy day yesterday. A busy rainy day filled with water leaking into the house and a trip up the stairs, but a good day overall.
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Christmas is in a few days, I still have tons to do, and I'm not feeling well. I have to suck it up and get busy whether I want to or not. I can't even eat the stroganoff that I have been wanting. Okay, time to stop my whining, people have it a lot worse than that. I'm just being a big baby. Time to get busy. Merry Christmas, happy holidays, have a good day.
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I'm all over the place today but that's nothing new. I'm thinking about starting a youtube channel, the name is Ranting with G-MA, we'll see how it goes.
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Today is one of those days when I have to keep my mind busy. It's going to be Christmas soon, so at least I have a lot of Christmassy stuff to help me stay busy.
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It's a rainy, gloomy day, I'm trying to be productive and keep things happy and sunny in my mind.
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I'm missing my dad. My brain has too many thoughts. I have to stop this and get stronger today.
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It's December already. So much to do, and so little desire to do it. I don't know what is going on with me. This used to be a favorite time of year, but I have been having a hard time with it.
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Trying to learn to focus on what is good, instead of what is wrong. I'm not always good at it, but I want to try.
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Even when I was a little girl, way, way, way back, I've always felt things so deeply. Sometimes it's like everything has an impact on me, both good and bad things. It's hard to always be so, I don't even know. I'm off to prepare for Thanksgiving.
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Life has been hard and sad at times, but I'm not unhappy. It may sound that way to some, but for the most part, I'm happy and always have been. If I had the chance to change some things, I might, but I'm okay and thankful for everyone in my life.
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Why is it so easy to list the negative things about ourselves, but so difficult to list the positive? I never knew I had that problem, until I started a new book and it was one of the questions.
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In these difficult times we have to learn to be kinder and more caring. Everyone is going through something. We also have to keep working on ourselves. Heal our mind and soul,never stop trying to be better.
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As the virus spreads and numbers rise, so does my anxiety.
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Sometimes everything comes together and you realize that what you thought for so long is not reality.
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I woke up with the Christmas spirit. I plan to have a busy day today.
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Oddly enough the Playstation 5 made me happy tonight. It's so nice to see happiness and joy in someone that you love and care about.
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I woke up with a lot of anxiety and can't seem to focus or concentrate on anything. These days are so difficult. Those who don't suffer from anxiety, don't seem to understand what it feels like. I just want to cry, hide, or jump out of my skin. Hoping that the day gets better.
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Good Evening,
I got out for a bit today with my daughter and that was nice. Trying to get into the holiday spirit. Walgreens helped, they had gift sets out. I love gift sets. Sure, I could buy each item individually, but I won't and I have no idea why. If you put it in a pretty box and sell it as a set, it's something I must have. There are years when I buy so many of them that I start to hide them. I'm a hoarder of gift sets. Have a happy night.
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Just a bunch of stuff for today.
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I'm debating about putting my outdoor Christmas lights up today or this weekend. It's supposed to be nice out. Better than doing it when it's freeing cold, right? Besides that, it will take my mind off of other things maybe.
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Today I am going to try to focus on the good in my life, and there is a lot. I think it's anxiety that causes me to worry about what bad things could happen, to the point where that's what I focus on instead of what great things can happen.
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I'm having one of those days when I don't even want to be around myself. I'm irritable and irritated and I don't know why. It's like nothing and everything is causing it. Time to try to snap out of it. I actually hate that saying. If it was that easy to snap out of it, I think most people would. No one wants to feel bad, right?
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Halloween was a nice night here. The kids had a great time. We got several trick or treaters. Things felt almost normal for a few hours and that felt good. You don't realize how much you miss the normal, everyday things until things change and they aren't normal anymore.
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Wishing everyone a happy, fun, and safe Halloween, if you celebrate. If you don't, I wish you a happy, safe, and fun Saturday.
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I don't know what I did wrong with this, but it did not post yesterday, so here it is. Have a great afternoon.
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I don't know what happened, this should have been with the last episode.
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Another one of those days when a lot of thoughts are going through my mind. I figured that I would share them with you. Do you have any thoughts you want to share? If so, I would love to hear them, leave me a message.
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it's one of those days when there are too many thoughts going around in my head. I have to go to the grocery store and plan to force myself to do that. Halloween is coming, quickly followed by the other holidays. Trying to make them amazing for the kids, even though life around us is scary. It's not always easy.
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Some days you have to think of yourself and what makes you happy. We have to love and live and not put everything off. I'm going to head out to make scarecrows with the kids. The 'should do' stuff can wait. That's one of my thoughts, the other is Thanksgiving. If you celebrate, are you ready? I am, the thought is making me hungry. Enjoy the day.
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My phone started ringing soon after I started, so part 2 will likely come later.
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As I was getting ready this morning I got to thinking about where the person I was before anxiety went? Do you think about that? It's something to ponder. I barely remember what it was like to feel carefree and free from anxiety. It must feel so calm and peaceful.
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I confess, I was too lazy to make breakfast and I ate pumpkin pie. It's important to put good nutrition into your body when you suffer from anxiety. I admit that I'm not always good at doing that. I'm weak, when it comes to snacks and treats, but I do want to do better. I even have a good for you recipe that I enjoy, so why don't I make it more? I don't know. Do I self-sabotage myself? I often wonder about that, but I'll leave that discussion for another day. Today, I have to get busy and take control of my day.
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The strange mixture of things on my mind this morning.
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I'm having one of those days when you just feel sad. I'm going to keep this a bit short, I don't want to share my sadness with others. I also talk about working from home in this episode. Send a message or comment if you would like some information.
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Good Morning, Why do Mondays make me anxious? I have no idea, but I'm going to stay busy and try to keep the anxiety at bay. If you're suffering, be kind to yourself. You don't have to take off to walk a mile, just take a couple of steps and then congratulate yourself on doing a great job.
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It turned out to be a pretty good day. The day wasn't as productive as I had wanted, but I was able to get out and keep the anxiety and panic away. Any day where I can do that is pretty successful. The weather also turned nice after a stormy start.
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Starting over since yesterday did not go as planned.
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I'm hoping to turn an anxious morning into a good and productive day.
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I felt I should add more to my first podcast, so here it is. A little bit of a lot of different subjects.
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I'm hoping that my journey will help you and others who need it. This first episode is about how things started for me. It's short, because I was nervous. That anxiety kicks in when you least expect it. Future episodes will be longer and I'll even have some guests on with me.
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