Oftentimes, church isn't built for people with anxiety. You see, when my anxiety began to ramp up, I had to drastically change my life in order to keep living it. Only having so many spoons (so much energy) to give and all that. Which factors in to all the things I weigh when attending church. For example, here my list of frivolous-seeming items I consider at church, not for the spiritual aspect, but for my own mental health:
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Trust the chai tea latte…
It takes very little to incapacitate me - about 3 minor inconveniences, sometimes 2. But I have my liquid calm, and it's not alcohol and it's not coffee: If you see me holding a chai, you can bet I'm in a situation prone to panic attack. Crowds or stressful days or interacting with strangers. I… Continue reading Trust the chai tea latte…