Tag Archives: anxiety disorder

Haha! I Forgot

Posted on November 14, 2013 by joey

When you’ve lived in The Deep South for seven years, you may forget a few things about actual cold weather. No, you don’t forget shoveling and scraping. Don’t be ridiculous. In fact, you were relieved to not shovel or scrape. … Continue reading →

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Better than A Scaredy Cat, Not quite as Awesome as a Duck…

Posted on October 15, 2013 by joey

I’m winning at anxiety. I’m not going to declare I’ve won. I don’t even know if that’s possible. But I do know that I’m feeling…normal? normal-er? better? Let’s stick to better. It’s been about three years since I was diagnosed. … Continue reading →

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Fuckin Yellow Jackets, Man

Posted on September 25, 2013 by joey

I am a nature geek. My mother is a nature geek, so I am, too.  But I hate yellow jackets. I don’t mind spiders and snakes. I move most spiders outdoors. My rule is that if the spider has eyes … Continue reading →

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Liquid Courage? Liquid Everything!

Posted on June 19, 2013 by joey

I have a lot of blogging to do. I’ve got awards to accept, and things to tell you, but I’ve been too overwhelmed to sit down and write. Initially, I was too busy being irked, pissy, frustrated, and doing a … Continue reading →

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In the Dark

Posted on May 2, 2013 by joey

While the sun is up, doing dishes in front of the kitchen window is so pleasant. But at night, I don’t like it. The impression is creepy; me, with the light shining over my head, and darkness on the other … Continue reading →

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Who’s Afraid of Oatmeal?

Posted on April 21, 2013 by joey

One of the first things sufferers of anxiety need to learn is not to ask why we’re having anxiety.  The truth is, people with anxiety usually ask whys of everything, and so not asking why we’re having anxiety is a … Continue reading →

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Got North

Posted on March 19, 2013 by joey

I didn’t die, I just moved. It’s a big blur, the last few weeks of my life. “No, just one layer of pepperoni.” “It’s a two-topping special and so double the pepperoni..” “You can’t make the pizza with just one layer of … Continue reading →

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The Older I Become, The More I Like Other Old Things

Posted on February 18, 2013 by joey

I really like old things. I recently decided that I will buy myself this incredibly kitschy housewarming gift. I’ve got a thing for paneling.  Of course, I prefer real wood paneling, but faux paneling is fine by me, as well … Continue reading →

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Adventure: Benzodiazepines Sold Separately

Posted on February 10, 2013 by joey

My family and I went out to Tybee Island, Georgia for a Girl Scout adventure today. We went to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center, which was maybe not the best place for a large group.  We infested that place, … Continue reading →

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The Irony of the Sad Giraffe

Posted on February 5, 2013 by joey

I have anxiety disorder. According to my therapist, it was an inevitable diagnosis, as I unknowingly spent my entire life as the poster child for it. I have a big imagination; I think too much, I worry too much, blah, blah, blah.  … Continue reading →

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