My fear and anxiety have to do with the future, the fear of being overwhelmed or stressed by a situation. It’s that state where you are so overstimulated it feels upsetting. I feel it in the pit of my stomach, an uneasiness; I feel cold, palms sweaty, trembling hands. The overwhelm feels like a loss … Read more
A lot of the anxiety I felt when I was younger couldn’t explain. I seemed to be different, flawed and that led to shame and more anxiety. But after reading this book, my attitude started to change. My past made more sense and explained why I was the way I am. What the book describes … Read more
It all gets too much sometimes; last week felt like this. Trying to make headway in the crucial areas of my life never seems to happen, like I’m spinning my wheels. Personal stuff bothers me; I won’t go into details, but my lifestyle is in transition, and I want it to go faster. I want … Read more
I take particular pride in not owning a lot of stuff; for a lifestyle I try to be a minimalist. Yet, I’ve learned there’s a dark side to this attitude and practice. I don’t like to own unnecessary baggage or spend frivolously; it helps with the housework, bank balance and the planet. Minimalism, like any … Read more
One of the biggest things that helped me with anxiety is learning I’m a Highly Sensitive Person. Before this, I was overwhelmed by noise, activity, my emotions, sensations such as hunger and muscle tension. I thought of myself as an anxious person, a flawed individual with nothing to offer. After learning I have a disposition … Read more
There a times when I want loud noises, activity and adventure. I want to run around, listen to loud music, feel the blood pumping, scream, shout because I want the stimulation, the danger. But other times I feel I can’t take it. I need to withdraw from the world, to find tranquility and relax. I … Read more