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Re: Re: The song lyrics are spot on for it is only life
Sira yes, it is the severity that differs: "What varies is the length of time before I drop them."
Lest I have given the impression that I deal with such things coolly and rationally.
I am better now than I ever was but will never be cured.
Sometimes this can be days or weeks. Sometimes they take over my life.
I think you will get there. For it is only life, and it is you.
posted by
Azur
on March 8, 2008 at 2:21 PM
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Re: The song lyrics are spot on for it is only life
I'm with you on that Azur! Everyone experiences fears, anxiety and irrational thoughts. It's the severity that differs. Some, like you, just accept them for what they are, and move on. Others get tangled up in the web of fear, or become so overwhelmed that they can't find the light at the end of their terror tunnel.
Thanks for reading 
posted by
Sira890
on March 8, 2008 at 1:49 PM
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The song lyrics are spot on for it is only life
I would be more worried about the well-being of someone who said they did not have unfounded and irrational fears. These days, I've not the energy or inclination to fight. No, it's not because I have given up. I never do that. But now I look at irrational and unfounded fears, and say, "oh that's an irrational and unfounded fear." It would be pointless for me to fight them. I will always have them. What varies is the length of time before I drop them. I have a very good friend who I can write to and express my worst fears. I will just express it in a line or two. He will respond saying, OK, how long are you going to hold on to this one?
Mostly just writing it down is enough to shift it now. Maybe your doctor is a quack through and through, or maybe he is part quack, or maybe he is the wisest man you could talk to. There are many truths. This is just where you are on the journey now.
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Azur
on March 8, 2008 at 1:10 PM
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Re: Sira
Thanks Mac!
I hope that by sharing my experiences, people would learn a little more about the Panic Monster. It's a disorder that's amazingly common, and yet terribly misunderstood. If my suffering can shine a little more light on the subject, then I won't be struggling in vain!
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Sira890
on March 8, 2008 at 11:48 AM
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Re: All
Thanks Kaboom!
posted by
Sira890
on March 8, 2008 at 11:43 AM
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Re: one step at a time and one shop at a time and Congratulations for all the
Thanks Kabu! One shop at a time, indeed
posted by
Sira890
on March 8, 2008 at 11:42 AM
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Re: Sira
Well Naut...
I suppose I can be a bit of a walking contradiction at times. There's a bit of science behind my 'oddness', which I won't get into in detail, regarding left/right brain activity, and the balance between them. A lot of my contradictive behavior stems from those theories, because my little brain decided to organize itself differently from others. Even at an early stage, Sira just had to be unique...
The voices didn't make themselves known at first--once I'd figured out the underlying causes of my disorder, and the fact that fear plays a huge role, I made a point of listening. My poor, rational little brain had to do a whole lot of searching to find the signals. But you're right: knowing that they're there, and recognizing the irrationality of them, is certainly the first step to beating them. Now, it's just a matter of learning to ignore, which, unfortunately, seems to be where I hit the proverbial brick wall.
Thank you Naut, for the comments and the words of encouragement! I appreciate it more than I could ever put into words!
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Sira890
on March 8, 2008 at 11:41 AM
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Re: She's got a beautiful voice!
Yes, she certainly does!
Thanks for reading
posted by
Sira890
on March 8, 2008 at 11:25 AM
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Thanks sam, for the prayers and the sympathy. But don't be sorry for me--I'm not! If this is the worst that ever happens in my life, I'll happily count my blessings, knowing that it could have been much worse!
Thanks for reading
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Sira890
on March 8, 2008 at 11:24 AM
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Sira
A fascinating article, Sira. Very clear and informative. Did I mention that I was nodding as I read it?
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johnmacnab
on March 8, 2008 at 6:54 AM
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All
what Nautikos said is what I want to say, Thank you Nautikos! I can add my personal admiration to that(not that he didn't)!
and You go girl! YAY!
posted by
KaBooM62
on March 7, 2008 at 11:22 PM
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one step at a time and one shop at a time and Congratulations for all the
very difficult work you are tackling. You'll make it I know.
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Kabu
on March 7, 2008 at 7:02 PM
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Sira
There is this contradiction that really intrigues me! (I am always intrigued by contradictions, lol.) You are intelligent, very rational,
and creative. And you have this non-rational fear...And what I find particularly interesting is that you talk of (internal) voices 'predicting all kinds of horrible things'...I find that interesting and
encouraging. I know a little bit about psychology, and I know that a fear that can be identified, or that identifies
itself, is far more easily overcome than a 'nameless' one, one that is completely 'silent'...so I think you're doing well, and keep at it...
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Nautikos
on March 7, 2008 at 5:04 PM
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She's got a beautiful voice!
I was wondering how you made out Sira..
posted by
ginnieb
on March 7, 2008 at 2:35 PM
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I am so sorry for your affliction. I have you in my prayers! sam
posted by
sam444
on March 7, 2008 at 1:23 PM
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