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Do They Really See You?

Do you know that ache you feel in your chest when your thoughts are trying to take over your mind? The burn in your stomach that tells you it’s starting... The anxiety is rising and even though you’re outside living life, You’re wondering if you’re important to people. You’re wondering if you will ever stop…

Anxiety Ridden

The past 2 weeks I have been stressed and really anxious about starting at my new college in Florida. I understand that I become anxious when things are unknown to me, when they are new. But I didn't expect my anxiety to be as bad as it has been. I haven't been sleeping well at…

Anxiety Symptoms

If ever you’re around a person who you think is behaving “strangely” and you can’t figure out why, maybe they suffer from anxiety disorder. Because of my anxiety disorder, I tend to stutter, shake, speak fast, get some stomach pains, and I lash out in anger when I’m really anxious (obviously I don’t mean to).…

Healed Vs. Unbroken

How many times over the years have many of us looked back and wondered if certain things hadn't happened to us, we may be completely different? If past experiences never happened, maybe our lives would be better or easier? I know I have wondered these things, but one thing I say is that I don't…

He Helps Me Cope

Not too long ago, I was feeling really anxious because of a mistake I made. Of course, me being me, started thinking about other past mistakes I've made, I worried about how I will now be perceived and I just felt terrible. I shut off the tv and aimlessly scrolled through my news feed, as…

Do You Remember?

How do you leave things in the past? Words spoken, feelings broken How do you forget the emotion behind their words? Heart aching, hands shaking The animosity? The name calling? Tears flowing, the insecurities and not knowing what to do How do you move on and forget the past? The anger and sadness echo through…

High Functioning Anxiety

I’ve often heard “you don’t seem to have anxiety”, “you’re so funny and outgoing”. Well THANK YOU for those kind words. It has taken many years to pull through and live through the anxiety. To be able to smile, converse and enjoy myself, despite the ever nagging anxious thoughts and feelings I get through-out my…

Please Help the People of Texas

Hi all, Due to the catastrophic storm 'Harvey', in Texas, many people and animals have been left without homes, food and have lost their lives or the lives of their loved ones. If you can, please make donations to some of the organizations in Texas. If financially you can't, please keep Texas in your prayers…

Big Changes = Anxiety

Hi guys, So for those who have followed me for a while, know that my husband found a great opportunity in Fl, and we have relocated here, for his new job. Now any time change happens, it makes me anxious. Change has always made me feel this way. However, I am older and wiser and…