I am living with anxiety

Some thoughts about living with anxiety and what works for me in my recovery journey.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Texting anxiety

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Texting is a part of daily life for many of us. It can be a quick and convenient way to communicate. It can also be a source of anxiety. One...
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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Doing 'what we fear and hate to do'

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Last week I traveled to England for work. It was my longest flight, with about seven hours in the air between New York and London. I had nev...
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Handling distressing thoughts

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Unwanted negative thoughts bother a lot of anxious people. These thoughts might be scandalous, lurid, heretical, or otherwise distasteful. T...
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Saturday, March 14, 2015

Pops, pings, and zips

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Zips. Pings. Buzzes. Pops. Tingles.  Our bodies can produce a lot of weird sensations. Whether your eyes are blurry, your ears are poppi...
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Saturday, February 14, 2015

A frustrating day, but a rational response

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Today has been frustrating. I bought a utility cabinet to assemble, only to discover it was missing a piece. OK , I thought, no need to beco...
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Sunday, December 21, 2014

Doing the thing I fear and hate to do

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This year I was on more than 75 airplane flights. I travel more than any of my family or friends, perhaps even among my co-workers. I’ve bee...
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Monday, October 13, 2014

Embracing an active, not passive, recovery

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Lately I have been reflecting on the concept of leadership in mental health. When we’re anxious, it’s easy to adopt a “woe is me” attitude. ...
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Doug
My blog is about living with anxiety and not letting this disease control my life. I follow the teachings of Dr. Abraham Low, who started the Recovery self-help movement decades ago. By reading his books and attending free meetings, I have been equipped and empowered to live a better life. To learn more and find a meeting near you, visit www.recoveryinternational.org.
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