Tag Archives: panic attacks

My Panic

Posted on March 9, 2021 by swabby429

You never forget your very first panic attack. At least that’s what I’ve been told and have verified by personal experience. I can close my eyes and effortlessly set up the scenario. I’m now able to use the visualizations about … Continue reading →

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Panicky

Posted on March 9, 2019 by swabby429

The past couple of years, my long-lost emotional companion, anxiety has reacquainted itself with me. Thankfully, I’ve “only” had a few full-blown panic attacks during my life. The last near-panic occurred during a February blizzard–something I normally enjoy. I was … Continue reading →

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Ruminating Or Worrying?

Posted on June 27, 2018 by swabby429

Dad’s worrying was a microcosm of humanity’s thinking. He knew that I was aware of his habit of worrying. He was fond of saying that he didn’t actually worry, he ruminated. Just the act of writing those sentences is to … Continue reading →

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Anxiety!

Posted on May 19, 2013 by swabby429

If I knew that I was to go blind tomorrow, I would look carefully at everything around me.  I’d treasure the sight of every cloud, every star, every tree, every creature. I would meditate upon my friend and lover. What … Continue reading →

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Spaciousness

Posted on December 19, 2011 by swabby429

As I write this I notice that the thermometer reads minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit/minus 18 Celsius.  The storm windows are half frosted over.  So even when I try to look out of the windows, I can’t see anything but the … Continue reading →

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