It is a matter of being awake...anxiety tends to creep into our lives mostly in little instances. However, if too many instances exist, the anxiety will make us miserable. A little bit of anxiety can help push us to do more of be more. Too much anxiety and we are no longer helped by it - we are damaged!

As we are moving into mid-fall which leads to winter days, many find their moods are not as cheery and joyful as those lazy summer days. There are a few factors to consider before you run to the doctor to start taking or increasing doses of anti-depression medications. Don't stop medications or cancel doctor's appointments about mental health issues....but this blog post is more about why than what to do about it.

Theodore Roosevelt said, " Believe you can and you are halfway there".