When I moved to Pennsylvania, I learned about the seven gates of hell. It was all very exciting to me because I like scary stuff. While the rest of you count sheep to sleep, I count demons. I think it’s … Continue reading
Seven Gates of Hell
Tag Archives: Anxiety
Shedding the Mask of Anxiety
Since my last post, I’ve been working hard to curb my anxiety. The work has paid off, and I feel so much more like myself again. It’s amazing. These positive feelings of clarity and opportunity without fear are a much … Continue reading
Whiskey and Wellbutrin
My wife leaves for Vancouver (again) in a few days, and it’s been tough because she just returned from Canada on Friday. We were supposed to go to brunch this morning, but she’s seemingly exhausted and sleeping on the couch … Continue reading
Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs
It’s been a while since I’ve written here. I apologize for the gaps in my posts. Writing all day at work doesn’t make it easy to come home and write anything…at all. But, here I am, catching up.(Grammar be damned). … Continue reading
Thursday’s List of Wonderful Bullshit
For some one who lives each day with generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia, life almost never gives me a good reason to have anxiety, panic, or the fear of large crowds. I have spent the past few decades trying … Continue reading
A Certain Kind of Crazy
Anxiety has plagued me for as long as I can remember. But, the good news is, it creates an alternative reality for me where I can move really, really fast and no one ever seems to question jerky hand movements, … Continue reading
If You Can’t See It, You Can’t Cry About It
As much as I’ve tried, I still can’t get over this week. It started as one bad day and then spread to the rest of the week like the fucking chicken pox in a daycare center. I’m starting to think this … Continue reading
The Misadventures of Ms. Mediocrity & Her Border Collie
It’s funny how quickly life changes. I don’t realize it’s curving in a different—and often very unexpected—direction, until I’m halfway to my temporary destination. It’s been busy lately, which is why I’ve not posted. But, busy is good for me … Continue reading
