You Are Not Alone!

The Hardest Part This last Sunday I was in a Bible Study and the leader of the class knows my story of anxiety very well.  I don't even recall how the topic came up but she shared with the class my struggle and how I now share my story with others.  At the end of the class an older gentleman … [Read more...]

Afraid To Be Alone?

Teenage Girl Lying On Her Bed

"I restore myself when I'm alone. " - Marilyn Monroe    The other night my husband had plans and headed out the door leaving the kids and I home alone.  For most people this is no big deal, a few years ago this would send the emergency signal going off in my … [Read more...]

What Was That?

Head shot of worried woman

You are sitting at your computer minding your own business when your chest has a pain, quickly the thought of something is wrong floods your mind.  For some that simple pain can result very quickly to a full-blown panic attack. This is a little topic that not many panic books or sites discuss, but … [Read more...]

Anxiety Sneaking Around When You Workout?

anxietymonster

Yesterday when I was working out at the gym I was thinking about when I started there.  Each and every little hiccup or heartbeat was making me a nervous wreck.  I was waiting to have a problem. When I started getting stronger and really enjoying my workouts I realized that the anxiety monster … [Read more...]

Location Association

Concerned business woman

Have you ever experienced a panic or anxiety attack in a specific location and then every time you were back there you seemed to have trouble over and over again? The  Panic Monster has a really good memory. For me it was my couch.  I suffered a terrible attack there watching a movie with my … [Read more...]

June 23, 2010 – F-E-A-R

Early this morning I laced up my sneakers and headed out at 5am to meet my walking group. It's always a little spooky out there in the morning. On one side of my house it's really dark and I could hear something moving over there. Well I was not about to check it out, it's probably a cat or … [Read more...]

June 7, 2010 – Scared to Workout?

Scared of Workouts?   I was thinking about you today.  I was at the gym thinking about the day I joined the gym.  Yes, I know your reason for not wanting to workout.  I really do!  It's that racing heart or the changes in sensation you can experience when working out.  You fear all … [Read more...]