Tag: anxiety
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DD …?
The author faced a dilemma when her husband drank at their son’s wedding. After assessing his condition, they arranged alternative rides home, ultimately getting home safely with assistance from family.
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To take pictures or not?
The narrator shares their wedding day preparations, from a rainy morning to salon experiences, unexpected challenges with photography, and the joy of witnessing their son’s marriage, all while navigating minor mishaps.
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Confusion…wreaks havoc
The author describes the overwhelming stress of navigating multiple conflicting medical diagnoses for their mother, highlighting frustration with doctors’ inconsistencies and the emotional toll on the family amid urgent health concerns.
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2POA? Or not 2POA??
The narrator discusses their struggle with their mother about the necessity of a medical power of attorney. After initial resistance, she eventually acknowledges its importance, highlighting family communication challenges during planning.
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Hello Brain?? Can you please press the off button??
Do you know how horrible it feels not to be able to turn off your brain at bedtime? Everything runs through it and when you manage to push something aside then another thing and another thing pops into it just like fast and furious like a freight train. So much that all you end…
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Breathe!
Balancing stress while managing health challenges, family events, and self-care amidst anxiety.
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Evil villain ‘No HEART’
The author discusses maintaining a positive demeanor despite personal struggles, emphasizing stoicism and humor. They support loved ones while navigating their own emotions, often feeling misunderstood but committed to resilience.
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Flare Bear Rules !
The narrator describes living with chronic pain, personifying it as “flare bear,” a controlling figure that influences emotions and sensations. Humor and disassociation help manage the emotional burden of pain.
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Tick tock goes the Clock!
The passage reflects on the universal experience of waiting, highlighting its challenges and complexities. It emphasizes the importance of patience amidst life’s uncertainties and differing desires for time’s pace.
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The sound of SILENCE
After I dropped my mom off at home My brain had alone time with this information…1/2 way home I was OMG like my body started to get a very heavy feeling and my eyes were tearing up. I made it home safely with some buzzing in my ears and when that went away there was…
My Everest... 