Archive for the ‘anxiety & depression’ Category
Oh, Lovely Agoraphobia!
Posted by: HSP Woman on: June 7, 2009
I am anxious and scared. And mad. At myself.
Tomorrow, my husband has plans to attend a conference. It’s very important to him, and I know that. The problem is that I am terrified. I’ve hit a rough patch over the past couple of months, and I don’t trust myself alone all week. I feel like [...]
Asking for Advice for Ashla
Posted by: HSP Woman on: January 2, 2009
I received a comment today, and I am not sure how to best answer it.
I was hoping community members may be able to better give advice than I.
Here is Ashla’s comment:
i am new here and i am very nervous, i have big problems , i found out i was pregnant two mths ago or two [...]
Panicking? Listen to this.
Posted by: HSP Woman on: September 18, 2008
Wow! Two posts in one day. It’s a record.
Speaking of records, you must check this out.
It’s a song written especially for when you’re feeling anxious or panicky.
I love it! Really clever. Catchy, too.
What do you think?
Alopecia Areata: Ophiasis Pattern
Posted by: HSP Woman on: December 17, 2007
Losing hair in patches.
Sudden bald spots.
Wigs women alopecia.
Round bald spots.
My alopecia.
Alopecia in my 30s.
Bald spot pubic.
Alopecia areata stress.
Women get bald spots too.
Bald women video.
Silver dollar sized bald spots.
Because I see Search Terms like these every day, I thought I’d give an update on my alopecia areata. Although it’s not directly linked to benzodiazepine withdrawal [...]
Scatological Silliness
Posted by: HSP Woman on: December 12, 2007
Looks harmless enough, doesn’t it?
It’s guar gum.
I bought it over a year ago when I went vegan. Not just vegan (meaning no meat, fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, honey), but I was trying a gluten-free diet, as well.
One of my absolutely favorite cookbooks (I still use it now) suggested guar gum as a thickening agent. [...]
Update: Four Months Benzo Free
Posted by: HSP Woman on: December 10, 2007
Wednesday will be my 17-Week Benzo-Free anniversary.
Well, that’s not exactly true…
About Week 14, I was feeling all worked up and stressed out over some remodeling issues going on at home. I allowed myself 1/2 of a 2.0 mg tablet of Valium. Mind you, this was after three previously stressful days when I picked [...]
My Dental Phobia
Posted by: HSP Woman on: September 13, 2007
Being agoraphobic makes going to the dentist very difficult.
Unfortunately, I’ve had this sensitivity in my teeth for about three months now. I just dread going to the dentist and hearing terrible news like my roots are rotting and major dental surgery is the only option.
This morning, however, I gathered the courage to [...]
Challenging Agoraphobia
Posted by: HSP Woman on: August 27, 2007
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A Time Out is Okay
Posted by: HSP Woman on: August 22, 2007
As I stay at home, healing, these words remind me it’s okay to take a “time out.”
The truth is that your value is your consciousness, your ability to perceive and experience.
The value of a human life is that it exists. You’re a complex miracle of creation. You are a person who is trying to live, [...]
Coping with Coming off Psychiatric Drugs
Posted by: HSP Woman on: August 17, 2007
Here’s a taste of an eye-opening article called Coping with Coming Off.
It’s about the experiences of people getting off of psychiatric medications. It highlights the lack of information and support for people wanting to stop taking medication.
The drugs mentioned in the report:
• SSRI antidepressants (Serotonin Specific Re-uptake Inhibitors). A similar drug, Effexor (venlafaxine) has [...]
Benzo Free, at last!
Posted by: HSP Woman on: August 16, 2007
Quick Update:
Yesterday was Day One Benzo Free!
Approximately 6,670 days since taking my first benzodiazepine, I am free!
I am full of emotion (and some withdrawal effects, unfortunately).
I am rather speechless that it’s over.
I won. I really won!
More later, I promise!
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Anxiety Disorders
Posted by: HSP Woman on: August 12, 2007
I am very excited about reading my latest book purchase.
Here it lies on my desk — shiny, fresh, and seductive. It wants me to devour it, and the feeling is mutual. However, these projects require some prep on my part. I psych myself up for the adventure. I find a new pen and a clean [...]
Almost Benzo Free!
Posted by: HSP Woman on: July 16, 2007
It’s been two weeks since I started my final tapering off of Valium.
I’m so close to benzo freedom, I can taste it, feel it, envision it. Let me tell you, benzo freedom tastes a whole lot better than the bitter drug water I drink every night!
Here’s a quick recap of how I got to where [...]
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