Getting Sick Brings Out My Self-Care Side
It’s only February 8th, and I’ve already failed at my NaBloPoMo goal: one blog post, every single day, for the entire month of February. Why did I set such a goal? Well, because. Because I like to...
View Article3 Ways to Make Your Next Dental Procedure More Tolerable
I just got back from the dentist. And I am so, so relieved that I am back from the dentist and no longer reclining in that chair. Stupid cavities. I hate them. And yes — that photo above is me, today,...
View ArticleThe ‘Most Relaxing Tune Ever’, According to…Science?
Can science give us the perfect sleep-inducing song? I’ve been a bit of an insomniac lately. Somewhere in the depths of 2 a.m. last night (or this morning?), I Googled “most relaxing song ever.” And...
View ArticleSunday Evening at 6 PM: Panic, Anxiety, & Phobia Support Group Phone Call
It’s time for the monthly panic, anxiety, and phobia support group phone call. Led by Grace, a longtime panic sufferer living in the DC area, the call is open to anyone and everyone who is experiencing...
View ArticleAnxiety Society: Meet Larry, His Antidepressant, and His Recovery from...
(This is the eighth post in a series called “Anxiety Society” in which I interview everyday anxiety suffers from all walks of life about their struggles, their triumphs, their coping methods, and more....
View ArticleAnxiety Society: Larry’s “Ruthless” Rejection of “Needless Pessimism”
(This is the ninth post in a series called “Anxiety Society” in which I interview everyday anxiety suffers from all walks of life about their struggles, their triumphs, their coping methods, and more....
View ArticleCold Meds Got You Anxious? Know Your Ingredients!
Happy cold and flu season! Well, um, minus the “happy” part. I’m on day 5 of the nastiest cold I’ve had in years. It started back on Sunday with a general feeling of unease and sleepiness. Then, on...
View ArticlePanic Disorder Progress Report: I’m Struggling, But I’m Proud (Part 1)
Allow me to re-introduce myself. My name is Summer. I’ve got that panic disorder thing with a side of agoraphobia. It’s been awhile since I’ve written a truly personal blog post. I’m not sure why....
View ArticlePanic Disorder Progress Report: I’m Struggling, But I’m Proud (Part 2)
A few weeks ago, my friend Vicky came to visit me for the day. A friend of mine from high school, she still lives in the same town where we grew up. When it came time for her to leave, I decided to go...
View ArticleFailure IS an Option: On Why I Quit #NaBloPoMo
Back in February, I resolved to write a blog post every single day for the entire month. I got the idea from BlogHer.com and I was excited about the idea for the first week. Thrilled, in fact. I wrote...
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