My anxiety feels like:
… a thumping heart.
… a tight chest.
… short, quick breaths.
… a knot in my stomach.
… a swollen throat.
… heavy eyes.
… warm feet.
… a tingle in my ears.
… a pressure in my forehead.
… a fuzzy head.
… a tremble in my hands.
… and jelly in my legs.
I hear the blood rushing through my veins.
I feel the clammy sweat on my palms.
I smell the cold air.
I see everything.
I taste fear.
How do I look? Same as always.
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Crazy hair, solitude seeker, at peace in the natural world. After a series of crises led to an emotional breakdown and multiple psychiatric admissions I was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder, PTSD, depression and anxiety, and I have a long-standing eating disorder. I have a passionate interest in mental health and now share my story in the hope it may benefit someone else. I dedicated over three decades of my life as a professional flautist and teacher. In 2008 I completed a Master’s in Journalism, specialising in editing, and continue to hone my skills as a writer. My first book, "Stalked by Demons, Guarded by Angels: The Girl with the Eating Disorder" is now available with all online retailers! With 30 years of marriage under my belt, I successfully raised three and a half young men and a chocolate-brown Burmese cat. A mean feat never to be underestimated.
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