Tag Archives: anxiety disorder

Asleep and Alert

Posted on October 30, 2017 by joey

Not too long ago, I had a nightmare about oversized Transformers taking over the world. Imagine the eyes on the cover of Gatsby, but as robotic eyes looming over the horizon. Gleaming silver feet the size of my house, about … Continue reading →

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Schadenfreude is Majestic As Fuck

Posted on June 6, 2017 by joey

I mean, every now and again, I like to play “Boom! I Got Your Boyfriend” and laugh like a maniacal teenager, but that’s well below schadenfreude. Personal vindication is like creamy vanilla ice cream and schadenfreude is like hot fudge. Put … Continue reading →

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Let’s Bitch About Tuesday

Posted on May 9, 2017 by joey

If y’all are sick of all my gratitude and happiness… Ew. If you have to read one more post about my brilliant, hysterical children… Gag. More matrimonial bliss… Puke. NOT TODAY! Life is all about balance, so let’s bitch. We’re … Continue reading →

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Today, Share Your World — April 24, 2017

Posted on April 24, 2017 by joey

A-Z through April — T    Wanting something to quench your thirst, what would you drink? If I’m thirsty, I need water. Ice water with a lil apple cider vinegar is best. Complete this sentence:  Never In My Life Have … Continue reading →

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The Anxiety Manifestation

Posted on December 20, 2016 by joey

Everything was so much easier to ignore when I was sick. I’d think, lawd, it’s the plague, i’m dyin… but I’d tell myself “It’s just anxiety, Joey.” GUESS WHAT? It’s still anxiety. Anxiety has come in the form of I … Continue reading →

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Real Life is Scary Enough, Thanks

Posted on October 28, 2016 by joey

For the last four years, I’ve joined some of my writery friends and their friends in writing a story for 13 Stories Til Halloween. This year, I struggled. I kinda always struggle, cause scary, creepy, eerie is not my thing. … Continue reading →

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If a Tree Fell in His Yard, Would a Man Even See It?

Posted on September 30, 2016 by joey

You may recall we had some inclement weather about a month ago? Well, if you don’t, lemme tell you, IT WAS A TORNADO. I heard the tornado and so did my neighbors and one of them even saw it. Unfortunately, no … Continue reading →

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On Shitstorms

Posted on June 7, 2016 by joey

It’s easy to see that life is long and hard. That’s a matter of perspective everyone can relate to, especially when one is deep and heavy into a shitstorm. Even those people for whom things are going well can see … Continue reading →

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Anxiety — The Summer Reveal

Posted on May 31, 2016 by joey

I don’t remember what I was going to write about today, which is a fairly frequent writer-y problem. My idea may well have been hijacked by Anxiety. My parents are coming to visit. You might think this is normal, because … Continue reading →

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Hell is Behind St Lawrence Church

Posted on May 15, 2016 by joey

Last month I wrote about taking Moo’s friend Betsy home and how her neighborhood is all windy-dindy. Robin asked me why I don’t know a shortcut to Betsy’s house. I started to explain, and ended up telling her that when … Continue reading →

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