So there I was today minding my own business, going about life, thinking I was doing OK....well as OK as I could be in my present state of mind....it was too good to be true. I should have known it. My 'routine' in my head got a bit scuppered and it really threw me. I... Continue Reading →
Life is not just black or white
I bumped into a lady this week who has been reading the blog. She stopped and we had a lovely chat. She shared some of her story. It's moments like this that remind me why I write about my anxiety issues. As we chatted she toldĀ me aboutĀ things that have helped her which I am going... Continue Reading →
Re-evaluating the Situation
Since being diagnosed with anxiety I've spent quite a lot of time looking at the way I behave, it's quite therapeutic in a way, it's also quite annoying. I've realised I'm a bit of a control freak and I kind of like to be in charge. This makes me sound really awful but what I... Continue Reading →
An Anxiety Update
Last week I managed to queue in the local supermarket without a glimmer of a panic attack or even a slight wobble. I thought I was cured! If I could have high-fived myself I would have done. I was thrilled walking out of the shop...I should have known it was too good to be true.... Continue Reading →
Dealing with Anxiety
It's been a while since I've written about this mainly because I wanted to see what I have found helpful in case it might be of help to others. I'm aware this isn't a one size fits all and what has helped me might not help you. I almost scream when I'm told to go... Continue Reading →
One Step Forward and Two Steps Back
So I did the play on Friday and thought I might have turned a corner and be on the way to winning this battle. The mind has a way of lulling you into a false sense of security and here I am again, a bag of bloody nerves. I'm sure you are all sick of... Continue Reading →