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Sometimes I wake up, my heart is pounding and, I’m frozen in bed. Within 15 minutes of taking my .25 mg anxiety medication, my heart has slowed, my nausea has subsided, and I’m up washing my face, taking care of my toddler, and getting to work. I hope knowing that even licensed therapists take medication reminds you that you’re a human, I’m a human, and taking medication for your mental health is more than alright.”

I cannot believe I waited so long to talk to my physician about my anxiety. I have been on my anxiety medication for less than a year, but I have already learned better coping skills and love navigating this new life with less anxiety.”

I used to be paralyzed with anxiety about the climate emergency. But now, with a little help from my meds, I feel calm enough to plan for the future. To start healing myself and the planet.”