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... :)

Wake Up & Smell The Flowers...

Smell the flowers, smell the cinnamon, but whatever you do, if you're anxious, try not to reach for the coffee. The caffiene can make anxiety even worse and can certainly last well into the day. Not fun.

Because I was so darn groggy this morning I decieded to look for natural energy boosters that wouldn't have anxiety as a side effect. here they are:

Natural Energy Boosters that Won't Make You Anxious.

Enjoy ;-)

The Strength Inside An Anxious Person

My girlfriend has been going through a major setback with her anxiety recovery recently. This morning she feels very down, and I did my best to encourage her.

It's important to realize the strength that lies inside you - a powerful healing strength.

People with anxiety and panic attacks usually carry on despite how crappy we feel. This is amazing strength. Please remember you are strong and you do have what it takes to heal.

Do You Know How Strong You Are?