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. <3