Breakfast With Neighbors...A Success!

I was invited to a going away breakfast with 9 of my neigbors this morning. From a social anxiety perspective, this is a huge trigger for me.

In the past I definitely would have bailed out. But this would only have made me feel horrible for not standing up to my anxiety.

So, I prepared myself and went. Overcoming social anxiety is a work in progress for me, and I intend to get better and better at it.

You can read more about my morning here: http://panicfreeme.com/3020/overcoming-social-anxiety-a-work-in-progress/

Choosing to Have The Best Day Possible

I woke up to the most beautiful sunrise you could ever imagine. I snapped a picture of it on my phone, but the picture just doesn't do it justice.

Learning how to control anxiety is something I have to deal with every day, wherther I like it or not. Today I am choosing to have the best day possible, anxiety come what may.

I find this is a much more productive way to face the day. Living a very happy day staying int he present and making sure my thougths are on track and in the present...

To read more see http://panicfreeme.com/3002/learning-how-to-control-anxiety/

Oh, and here's that sunrise I was telling you about...  ;-)

So Grateful For...

It's so easy to get bogged down with the trials and tribulations of living with anxiety. It is a lot of heavy stuff and it can be tough to deal with for sure.

That's why I'm really excited to start bringing you Thankful Thursdays! I kicked off volume one today. I think it will be amazingly helpful for all us anxious folk to sort of support each other and show anxiety we have a lot to be thankful for!

Focusing on gratitude is a wonderful, life affirming, healthy practice, so I really invite you to partake in my little gratitude roundup! Take a minute to relax and be grateful.

Thankful Thursday Volume 1: What are you grateful for today? :-)

Anxious...and Angry!

Since being anxious has put a huge dent in my self esteem, you probably wouldn't think I have a problem with anger. And you would be wrong...

I have always snapped at my poor husband and sort of taken my anxiety out on him. Not unlike a bully. He's not perfect, but he sure as hell doesn't deserve my wrath. After all it not his fault I have panic and social anxiety and all that fun crap.

When I was younger I used to take out my anger and frustrations over dealing with anxiety on my parents and siblings.

I am learning to be nicer. One day at a time. My marriage and family is worth it and I am worth it too.

Anxiety, stress and anger management..

Gluten Free & Making Progress!

I am really thrilled to be at just over 3 months on my gluten free diet. I cannot believe how much better I feel just making a few simple diet changes. I have really had a significan decrease in my anxiety symptoms. I wish I'd known about gluten free eating years ago.

Click here to read my gluten free diet update and all the anti anxiety benefits - and other health benefits I am enjoying.

Gluten free rocks!

Praying For Anxiety Help

I spent a lot of time over the years praying for divine intervention to help me stop panic attacks and get rid of the anxiety that was ruining my life.

Today, thankfully, I am learning that getting better has a lot less to do with depending on doctors and medicines and praying for miracles, and a lot MORE to do with making choices about my thoughts and beliefs. I am finally understanding MY part in MY anxiety recovery... :)