Category Archives: Anxiety Sucks

Time Crunch

Posted on April 24, 2013 by amanda

So… Mom Guilt – I never knew how powerful it could be, and sometimes (often?) completely irrational. Growing up, I was never a big fan of “working out”. Sure, I loved to bike and go for walks and hikes, swim, … Continue reading →

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A Sleep-Anxiety Correlation?

Posted on March 2, 2013 by amanda

Hey there, fellow anxiety sufferers – do you find that your anxiety symptoms worsen – or appear – when you have not slept well the night before? I’ve often found this to be the case. I usually sleep quite well … Continue reading →

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Not the Best Time to be Forgetful

Posted on March 30, 2012 by amanda

It’s never pleasant when I forget to take my antidepressant for my anxiety. I usually take it at suppertime, and thanks to its short half-life, I will start having withdrawal symptoms the following day – butterflies, jittery-ness, a fuzzy out-of-it … Continue reading →

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Butterflies and a Monkey Wrench

Posted on March 26, 2012 by amanda

The butterfly situation is getting worse, and by ‘butterfly situation’, I am referring to that awful sensation of fluttering in my belly, and it has not been helped by the monkey wrench thrown in on Friday. A week from today, … Continue reading →

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Jittery and Tired

Posted on December 8, 2011 by amanda

My work Christmas party is tomorrow evening. Cocktails start at 6pm, with dinner set for 7pm. I look forward to this every year because it’s always a good time, plus the food has always been spectacular, even with changes in … Continue reading →

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Fuzzy and Out of It

Posted on November 26, 2011 by amanda

Some of you know that I take a low-dose antidepressant (Effexor) for my anxiety. I’ve been taking it for about two-and-a-half years, and it has made such a difference in my life. At first, I didn’t want to take anything, … Continue reading →

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