Monthly Archives: February 2010

I’m Getting Cabin Fever

It’s been snowing for what feels like forever here in upstate New York, and I am starting to get cabin fever. The kids have been home from school for the past three days and now it’s Friday and we’re heading … Continue reading →

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TLC After a Panic Attack

After this past weekend, where I was acutely sensitized and experienced multiple panic attacks at a bridal shower, I was absolutely exhausted, both physically and mentally. It was a low point to be sure, particularly because I haven’t had such … Continue reading →

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Dr Oz. Presents Agoraphobia: Symptoms and Solutions

I love Dr. Oz. He brings up health subjects that apply to everyone, and treats every situation with warmth and the dignity that it deserves. He doesn’t present his guests like they are from a sideshow circus and I applaud … Continue reading →

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How I Cope After a Panic Attack

I had a really bad panic attack experience this weekend which I will share so that I can show you how I cope after a panic attack. I attended a dreaded bridal shower this past Sunday. I really worked myself … Continue reading →

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Natural Anti Anxiety Relief

As I continue to wean off my meds and work my anxiety relief program, I have been looking towards natural anti anxiety relief supplements to support my nervous and endocrine systems. This is part of my overall program of wellness … Continue reading →

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The Stigma of Mental Illness and Panic Attacks

As I move forward in overcoming panic attacks, agoraphobia, et all, I have been thinking a lot about the social stigma of mental illness. For the record, let me say that I do not for one minute think that I … Continue reading →

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8 More Low Self Esteem Solutions

Yesterdays post on anxiety and self esteem felt good to write. It really lifted my spirits and I hope it did for you too.  Let’s continue the theme today   This morning I thought of 8 more self esteem boosters. … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Increase Self Esteem

Anxiety and self esteem tend to be inversely proportional, when one is high, the other is low. In our last post, we looked at how dealing with a lifetime of anxiety and panic lead to my having a very low … Continue reading →

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