A Time Out is Okay
As I stay at home, healing, these words remind me it’s okay to take a “time out.” The truth is that your value is your consciousness, your ability to perceive and experience. The value of a human life...
View ArticleMy Dental Phobia
Being agoraphobic makes going to the dentist very difficult. Unfortunately, I’ve had this sensitivity in my teeth for about three months now. I just dread going to the dentist and hearing terrible news...
View ArticleUpdate: Four Months Benzo Free
Wednesday will be my 17-Week Benzo-Free anniversary. Well, that’s not exactly true… About Week 14, I was feeling all worked up and stressed out over some remodeling issues going on at home. I allowed...
View ArticleScatological Silliness
Looks harmless enough, doesn’t it? It’s guar gum. I bought it over a year ago when I went vegan. Not just vegan (meaning no meat, fish, poultry, dairy, eggs, honey), but I was trying a gluten-free...
View ArticleAlopecia Areata: Ophiasis Pattern
Losing hair in patches. Sudden bald spots. Wigs women alopecia. Round bald spots. My alopecia. Alopecia in my 30s. Bald spot pubic. Alopecia areata stress. Women get bald spots too. Bald women video....
View ArticleA Change in Blog Direction
I have missed sharing and recording my experiences here. I have missed the accountability and the clarity that comes with clicking “Publish.” Mostly, I have missed the connection and dialogue with my...
View ArticleNew Online Anxiety Research Project
It’s been a long time, and I have many things to share. This opportunity just seems too good to not talk about right now. Some people may remember that a while back I stumbled across a new approach to...
View ArticlePanicking? Listen to this.
Wow! Two posts in one day. It’s a record. Speaking of records, you must check this out. It’s a song written especially for when you’re feeling anxious or panicky. I love it! Really clever. Catchy,...
View ArticleFear of Flying to Food Shopping: Three Months of Photos
It’s been a while. I’ve missed you. I need to connect. I must force myself to reach out. If I don’t, before I know it, I’m in another depression. I thought I’d jump right into the middle of my...
View ArticleAsking for Advice for Ashla
I received a comment today, and I am not sure how to best answer it. I was hoping community members may be able to better give advice than I. Here is Ashla’s comment: i am new here and i am very...
View ArticleAlopecia Areata: It’s still here, but that’s okay!
Hello, again! I have been trying to decide whether or not to delete my blog. On one hand, a neglected blog is anything but pretty. Yet, at the same time, I still get some amazing comments now and...
View ArticleOh, Lovely Agoraphobia!
I am anxious and scared. And mad. At myself. Tomorrow, my husband has plans to attend a conference. It’s very important to him, and I know that. The problem is that I am terrified. I’ve hit a rough...
View ArticleI’m Still Standing
I’m still here, wanting to write because so many things have evolved since first starting this blog a couple of years ago. I am still bald. I am now back on benzodiazepines to help with my anxiety and...
View ArticleEnd of an Era
Thanks to all of you who have followed my blog over the years. I am, however, no longer posting here. I will keep the blog up for those of you who wish to read the posts and the wonderful comments. I...
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