Today Im angry because I am SICK and TIRED of being defeated!! I've been stuck in my house for one day too long. I've been negelecting the needs of my children (to spend time with mom) because I might DIE if I leave the house! I've been neglecting... (1547 more chars)
Throw me into a life or death situation and I'll freak! For example: hospitals!! No thank you! Anyway, I called my mom this morning to see how she was feeling because she felt fluey yesterday, and she was crying. Panic #1! When I asked her what w... (1063 more chars)
I would like to thank 'rippelk2' for the elastic band/ball idea, lol. Ever since I heard about that, I've decided to put a twist on the idea and start my own "accomplishment" project. It's simple, but means a lot. Everytime that I accomplish some... (504 more chars)
Is it just me, or does it feel good to pour your heart out to a complete stranger? At times, I have felt my absolute best after talking to a complete stranger about my feelings. They listen to me, I listen to them. Sometimes after listening to th... (902 more chars)
They say that quitting smoking is harder than getting off crack or heroin. What about getting off of anxiety? For me, that has to be the hardest thing on earth to do. Today is a bad day. Im filled with guilt for making excuses as to why I can't g... (1703 more chars)
In the past 10 years or so, I have survived umpteen heart attacks, cancer, tumors, aneurysm's, and strokes. Just to name a few! You name it, I've had it at least once, lol. What a terrible way to live. I used to go to the doctor several times a w... (868 more chars)
I have spent years researching anxiety/panic disorder through self-help books, the internet, talking to other people etc. One thing that kept coming up is the mind/body connection. As we all know or have heard at least once is this: "its all in... (1687 more chars)
My very first panic attack, that I "thought" required medical attention, happened several years ago. I was sick with a sinus infection and was given something for the pain. I remember being afraid to take it because, first of all, I don't like ta... (1415 more chars)