For years I've maintained a perfect facade. I was an actress skilled enough that I should have won a few academy awards. This past winter I was deeply inspired by "Shadows in the Sun" a memoir on depression. The author's truth made me realize I needed to start by being honest, with myself and with others. This is the first step and I am blogging it along the way in hopes to help anyone who may be struggling with something similar, or at least give hope that you're not alone.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
In the midst of anxiety
Today I'm a hott mess. Right now I am sitting at my desk jittering on the inside, and feeling like its impossible to sit still. My brain feels like its having a spaz attack across my head. I feel like I'm not breathing correctly. I'm about to pass out. I'm in the midst of a panic attack. Trying to breath slowly, deeply, and tell myself that everything is okay. Telling myself that if I do pass out at my desk, as I fear I will, that someone would call 911 or do something to help me. Despite trying to talk myself down I have not been able to relax as of yet. My acupuncturist taught me how to breathe deeply through my abdomen so I am trying to do just that. I am also staring at the clock thinking "Okay two more hours, you can do it" even though it seems impossible. A coworker just stopped by to ask me a question- she would have asked me what was wrong, right? I guess I appear to be okay, even though I feel like such a mess on the inside. This is anxiety and I wanted to write about it in case other people are or have experienced something similar. You're not alone.
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