Savvy with Abbie

I haven't told anybody really but for the past two weeks I have been dealing with severe anxiety. Again. This is the second longest consecutive time that my anxiety has affected me in my life. The first time was in 2012 and it was for about six months. I deal with it here and there but there is a reason behind this length. About a month ago I got off my anxiety medication that I was put on back in 2012. It was a very low dose but my doctor didn't renew it and I waited a few days thinking it would get renewed. During that time, I actually felt OK so then I was wondering if I should just get off the medication altogether. A few weeks went by and I was feeling fine still. And then I got the COVID vaccination and my anxiety started to worsen. I had fears for this vaccine. And these fears did not go away so I decided to call my doctor and see if she can renew my anxiety prescription. So she did and now it's been two weeks back on it but after being on it for 11 years, getting of

With one day left before May ends, I thought I would write a blog for Mental Health Awareness Month and share my story from 2012. For those of you who don't know, I suffered from mental health- anxiety and depression- back in 2012. Although it hasn't been a huge part of my 30's, it was a huge part of my mid-20's. Eight years ago I went through a lot of major changes in my life - all positive - but with everything happening so quickly, something triggered in my mind where I told myself I did not deserve these things. This quickly turned into anxiety, depression, and a six-month or longer downhill spiral. The first big event was actually buying my own house. Never in my life did I think I would be a homeowner at the age of 26. I found an AMAZING deal on a condo in Utah and, although I LOVED it, I had to deal with so many issues that came with being a homeowner. Every major thing that could happen with owning a home, happened. I had my air conditioner go out, my heater g

This blog post is based on a book that I am writing about conquering or dealing with anxiety. And by anxiety, I don't mean just freaking out every once in awhile. I am talking about full-on can't-go-anywhere-because-I-am-too-afraid anxiety. Like, have to sit on my couch and play nintendo type of anxiety. Can't drive or else I may end up at the hospital anxiety. This was back in 2012 and I can't believe how much of a difference and in a better place I am now. I have worked on my book since moving to California so here is just an introduction of it. I hope you enjoy it. As I start working on it more, I will share but if you have any insight, please comment below as well! Title: Anxiety: Beating and Conquering Author: Abbie Guerrero The controller was covered in my sweat as I clenched it as hard as I could. I sat at the end of my bed, trying to focus on the game I was playing. Jump. Duck. I couldn't help but think of many other things going through my mind. Physi

Photo credit: Amazon Back in 2012-2013 when I had the worst anxiety of my life, I asked the online world on what I could or should do to help eliminate this anxious and worrisome phase. One person recommended that I read "The Four Agreements". Due to the anxiety and not being able to concentrate on one thing for too long before freaking out, I only read through a few pages. In 2018 I decided to buy the book again and see if there was a way I could make things better for myself. I had moved to California the previous year but lost my job almost two months ago. I had time to read so I decided to see what this book was about and how it could help me maintain my confidence throughout this hard time. This book was extremely powerful to me. I'm not sure why but I got sucked in. I could not put the book down. I like seeing others perspectives on life. Before going into the four agreements, the author spends quite a bit discussing how we are all born and raised believing

On March 20, 2012, I signed for my first condo. As I sit here today, I am reminiscing on all of the memories that I have built, through good times and bad, as my house will be sold in six days. I have decided to sell my home and build a condo in Saratoga Springs. Overall, it puts me in a better Financial situation and if there is anything I can do to better myself and move forward in life, I am there. In less than two weeks, over Thanksgiving, I will be in California with my grandparents and cousins. My biggest fear is coming back and forgetting that I don't have a permanent home until my condo is complete the end of January(ish). I know it will be hard. Although I wouldn't consider myself highly materialistic, I have clung to my home as my peaceful spot. It's my go-to when I am anxious, it's my go-to when I want to relax, it's something that I have been able to create and build on my own. It's something that I have claimed as mine. I have built it into somethin

I realize it's been about a month and a half since my last blog. There is a reason for that. I usually write when I'm angry, upset, frustrated, or in some sort of dramatic mood. Things have been nice lately. Nice, peaceful, relaxing, busy, and not dramatic. Maybe that's what happens when you don't have high hopes for your dating life. I can't say I have given up on dating because I have gone on some dates. I think I'm just giving up on the idea that every person that I like wants to be with me. I'm also very much focused on myself, my book, and my cupcake business. I have had more cupcake orders so far in 2016 than I did all last year (I swear!) and I'm actually making a profit. In fact, here is some of the work I have done this year alone: It's funny to look back to 2012-2013 and see the major improvements. If you like what you see, you can always visit my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/captivatingcupcakes . I have also been focu