The water is deep, and I am riding a a colossal, storm-surge wave of dark, negative energy. It wants to erode and damage the coastline it hits.
Psychotic Cycle – My monthly cycle and suicidal ideation
Life was beautiful. It was the last week of the month. I looked up at the top of the building and thought, ‘I sure would like to jump off that!’
Grounding Techniques to Stay in Today
By definition being grounded means being completely aware and conscious during the moment you are living in. You rarely worry about what might happen.
Full face of makeup – Anxiety doesn’t show on the outside
Anxiety doesn’t show on the outside. The doctor noted my ‘full face of makeup’. But inside, I have been extremely poorly. And others are suffering quietly.
Panic Attacks and Flashbacks
Refused help for anxiety, then blamed for suffering abuse, I attempted suicide. Now I know it wasn’t my fault, and tomorrow might get better.
Inexplicable Panic!
Why? There’s nothing I can pinpoint feeling panicked about. It occurs to me to check my heartbeat. Faster than normal. Is this panic physical or mental?
Social?? Nooooo! Feeling awkward and silly
I’m struggling with being social. Drinks with friends, a party, days out, group outings or a works do – the prospect terrifies me. Fear and worry.
The Feels – Sometimes emotions don’t need thoughts
You don’t have to consciously think to still feel! You can manage your thoughts, but sometimes emotions don’t need thoughts, they grab you anyway.
Broken Heart or Broken Brain?
Anxiety can cause the same symptoms as a heart attack or angina. I had to see the doctor – was it a case of broken heart or broken brain?
I might look calm – Understanding Anxiety
So many people are working really hard to look calm. It’s a battle. Look around. We all need compassion and understanding.
Welcome To My Panic Attack
Sometimes I don’t understand my brain, and I am okay admitting that sometimes I need some help. Now I am able to recognize when I need an extra hand to pull me back up.
A Battle That Never Seems To End…
I was gasping for breath, I thought I was going to die. It’s still a battle that never seems to end. Speaking to just one person can make all the difference