Up until recently I did not know there was a difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack. Since starting therapy last summer, I’ve learned a lot about both (which I’m sharing below). Today I’m also sharing how to…
I Love My Real Self
One year ago today I set out on a journey to love my real self. There was no way to predict what would ultimately unfold on my path to self love. Here’s my story. Last year I took a personal…
Finding Ways to Stay Grounded
A few weeks ago I sat down to write a Life Lately post with a lot to share. Today I opened the draft and erased everything. February started out promising, with a full calendar and nothing but optimism on the…
Normalizing Therapy and Mental Health
Therapy is normal. Feeling alone, sad, scared or anxious every day is not. Today I’m sharing a very personal post featuring my experiences in therapy. Why is there a negative stigma surrounding mental health issues? Even though society is working…
Calming Friday Favorites
It’s been a wild first week of November in America. If you’re looking for ways to find a sense of peace today, here are my Calming Friday Favorites. We made it to Friday! How crazy has this week been? After…
Why I Talk to Myself
Do you talk to yourself? Today I’m sharing how I use self-talk to treat my anxiety and control catastrophic thinking. One of the most discussed health topics on Caitlin Houston Blog is my personal battle with anxiety. I’ve struggled with…
What’s the worst that can happen?
I suffer from catastrophic anxiety. This means I always have an answer when someone asks, “What’s the worst that can happen?” I may not be thinking rationally, but I am really good at coming up with ridiculous outcomes for any…
When You’re Not Okay
How many people can admit their mental health has been impacted by the Coronavirus Outbreak? Everyone says it’s okay to admit you’re not okay, so I’m usually the first to confess. Since I was little I have not been able…
Fighting My Fears of the Unknown
The worst kind of fight happens between what you feel and what you know. Fears of the unknown are my biggest battle. I woke up this morning to my first internal battle since our normal lives came to a screeching…
Living with Health Anxiety
Fact: I have health anxiety. It’s not the kind of “health anxiety” you’ll read about if you search the term online. It’s a bit different. Over the last few weeks I’ve been struggling to get a handle on my migraines….
My Top Mental Health Posts
Today I’m sharing my top mental healths posts about anxiety and depression to raise awareness and advocacy against social stigmas for World Mental Health Day. One of my personal missions in life is to break down the wall built up…
How to Overcome Self-Doubt
One of my biggest struggles in life is self-doubt. Within the last year, I’ve become aware of how often I allow negative thoughts to consume me as a Mom and a blogger. Not only am I my own worst critic,…
