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Remembering 9/11: 10th Anniversary

The 10th Anniversary of 9/11 is just around the corner. Over the past week, there have been specials on television about remembering 9/11 as well as tributes to the fallen heroes. Of course I’m thinking about the effect of 9/11 … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Have Anxiety?

Kay sent this to me a few days ago I wanted to share it with you: “Keep doing what you’re doing! I spent too long avoiding googling ‘ANXIETY’  as I was so afraid of what it meant but I am … Continue reading →

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Anxiety is NOT for Sissies

I was talking to an acquaintance this morning and he was saying how he has to take all these medications since he’s in his 70′s now. He said, “Old age ain’t for sissies.” I thought that summed up living with … Continue reading →

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How to Stand Up for Yourself, Even if You’re Anxious

When you suffer with anxiety or panic attacks, it is important to be really good to yourself. I know I preach this, but my natural tendency is to put myself last on the list  (I put everyone else in the … Continue reading →

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The Truth

Last night I went to the high school open house to meet my daughter’s new teachers. My husband wasn’t going to be able to join me and I started to get a lot of anxiety about 2 hours before I … Continue reading →

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Crappy Weekend Spills Over Into Monday…

I was in such a bad mood this morning. This weekend was weird. My husband got a new video camera for the family. It was a big deal because we’ve really needed one for a long time. So he brought … Continue reading →

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Are You Less Anxious in the Fall?

It’s finally fall! I love fall for so many reasons- the chilly morning air, the breathtaking scenery, apple picking (and making my homemade apple pie!), raking the leave, wearing cozy sweaters… Another reason I love fall is that I always … Continue reading →

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Giving Yourself Permission to Be Human

Coping with anxiety and panic attacks takes it’s toll. We have to do all the things everyone else does, only with anxiety lurking in the shadows, just waiting to lunge at us. We shop, get the kids off to school, … Continue reading →

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