Anxiety
I Didn’t Sign Up For This
I'm having one of those days where anxiety & stress are overwhelming. Two steps away from hyperventilating, overwhelming. No, I don't need pity or to talk to anyone. I'm safe and will (probably) live to see another day. I considered calling my doctor or texting someone, and then chose not to do either. I'm that … Continue reading I Didn’t Sign Up For This
After A Traumatic Experience…
“After a traumatic experience, the human system of self-preservation seems to go onto permanent alert, as if the danger might return at any moment.” ―Judith Lewis Herman Sadly, this quote speaks to me today. I had to take medication for an insane panic attack that popped up out of nowhere, and I'm trying not to … Continue reading After A Traumatic Experience…
Reaching Out… What A Fucking Joke
**POTENTIAL TRIGGER WARNING** I've reached a point in my mental health journey where I'm DONE. I'm not saying this lightly. I'm also not saying anything to seek attention. I'm just speaking. Period. It's extremely important to be honest when discussing matters, such as this. I'm sick of people, their snide, ignorant comments, the stigma of … Continue reading Reaching Out… What A Fucking Joke
Tools of The Trade
Being without my laptop has been trying these past few weeks. I'm SO READY to be writing and creating, and I hate being stalled. Poor thing is a very expensive paperweight at the moment. 😔 I don't want my creativity to dry up or meltdown. If anything, it's ramped up considerably. Talk about frustrating! I … Continue reading Tools of The Trade
People With Anxiety
Over the past few months, despite treatment, my anxiety has gotten worse. I believe my pain getting worse is part of it, but won't know more until later on in the month. All I know in this moment is that my eye is twitching from anxiety and stress, and I've been informed my Complex-PTSD is … Continue reading People With Anxiety
Days On The Ledge
I'm not a good actor, ask anyone who truly knows me. I don't excel at faking things with bullshit, smiles, and pretend laughter in an attempt to project that "Everything's great." When people try that with me, I wonder what they're trying to prove by lying. This morning, I was on that ledge. I'm not … Continue reading Days On The Ledge
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 