003: (e)motion sickness

"I have emotional motion sickness. Somebody roll the window
down."- Phoebe Bridgers


This week I talk about how I navigate my life as I live with an
anxiety disorder & depression. After a poll online I learned
that so many of y'all wanted me to address this issue.


Inspired by a book called 'Furiously Happy' by Jenny Lawson I
talk about my life thought the lens of some of my favorite quotes
from this raw but also hilarious book!


(PSA: you will hear the anxiety in my voice as I do this
podcast because just talking about this subject cause it's scary.
BUT that is real life, so here we go!)


Topics include:


My personal experiences with anxiety & depression.

My experience with medication & therapy.

How faith (whatever religion you subscribe to) can help, but
it is important to know that humans NEED other humans as well. We
are not meant to be secluded.

What practical everyday things I can do to help with those
anxious thoughts & feelings.



You will also hear my pup Zooey Beans tapping around the room,
and she brings me joy. So if you're having a hard day just close
your eyes and imagine you too have an adorable chiweenie in the
room with you. ;)


Thank you so much to Jenny Lawson for writing her book. You are
making such a difference in peoples lives!


I suggest all of my listeners to check out 'Furiously Happy' and
all her other books. Trust me...you will love them.


If you or someone you love is battling with anxiety,
depression, self harm, suicide, etc. you can find help at
https://twloha.com. They have great resources!


you can also text TWLOHA to 741741


or call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
800-273-8255


YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS. I PROMISE.


Follow me on Instagram at @christiegee


Check out my blog at www.christiegee.com


You can follow the soundtrack podcast via iTunes & Spotify as
well! Links in my bio on Instagram and you can find the links on
my website.


Intro & outro music provided by the amazingly talented Brian
Chandler of Night Sea.


 


Thank you so much for investing time into my nervous rambling in
this episode! Means so much to me!


Now go do something kind for yourself or someone around you.