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tavernier

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46. I do know.

Tue Jul 5, 2022, 10:57 AM

Jul 2022

I had anxiety that kept me from accomplishing many things that I desired in my life. Oddly, it completely went away after menopause. I’m assuming that my hormones were not in proper balance, but who knows. But I do know that life is easier now.

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I'm heading out to buy cat food, today, and I already have a knot in my stomach [View all] Siwsan Jul 2022 OP

You are not alone and it makes me so angry that we have anxiety Boomerproud Jul 2022 #1

Rational thought could help control that anxiety Kaleva Jul 2022 #13

Tell that to the children at my school when we were on lockdown Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #17

Rational thinking works for rational adults Kaleva Jul 2022 #20

Do all "rational thinkers" also lack Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #27

No they don't. And rational thinking didn't stop that mother Hortensis Jul 2022 #36

It is a very slim chance...more chance of being in a car accident or even being run over. I refuse Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #28

I understand- I am the one that started Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #2

I kid you not... Hugin Jul 2022 #6

Of course it would help...Goodness it will destroy you life if you don't. Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #29

I'm going out and I don't have a knot in my stomach... brooklynite Jul 2022 #3

Sounds serious Torchlight Jul 2022 #4

Full disclosure, I suffer from severe anxiety, and this scenario just feeds the beast Siwsan Jul 2022 #8

I went to three stores yesterday looking for gas for the grill... I didn't even think about Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #30

Based on facts, what are the odds of you being a victim of a mass shooter? Kaleva Jul 2022 #5

I know it's just my anxiety condition short circuiting my rational thought process Siwsan Jul 2022 #11

My wife suffers from extreme anxiety Kaleva Jul 2022 #14

And another 'trigger' is, I have experienced having a bullet pass close to my head Siwsan Jul 2022 #16

I was stationed there in the 80s Kaleva Jul 2022 #18

I lived on Broad Street Siwsan Jul 2022 #24

maybe start having it sent to you.. samnsara Jul 2022 #7

I am thinking about giving Chewy a try. Siwsan Jul 2022 #10

Chewy is the greatest! Freddie Jul 2022 #21

Pet Supplies Plus does free order picking and delivery. Join up and get coupons and perks too. TheBlackAdder Jul 2022 #22

It's a weird feeling I often share. Torchlight Jul 2022 #9

Exactly. This feeling will pass, but right now it's just very raw. Siwsan Jul 2022 #12

What makes it more pronounced is almost all of the examples cited above are... Hugin Jul 2022 #15

Every generation lives in strange times...My Grandma and Grandpa lived through WWI, Demsrule86 Jul 2022 #32

Although I agree with your gist. Hugin Jul 2022 #40

At least you know it's irrational, Siwsan. INCREASING exposure to the real world Hortensis Jul 2022 #19

I do have medication for the anxiety Siwsan Jul 2022 #25

That last is great to hear -- and you are on it. Hortensis Jul 2022 #35

I think the height of this angst will pass. It's just so fresh, right now Siwsan Jul 2022 #38

We don't have much delivered, but what we do has been reliably Hortensis Jul 2022 #43

There are some though/thinking strategies that might help Casandia Jul 2022 #23

I'm pretty well stocked up, now Siwsan Jul 2022 #33

I still do pick-up for my groceries. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #26

Sorry op, I have anxiety too. Usually with me it's about heavy traffic. raccoon Jul 2022 #31

Part of the reason I hate to drive is my anxiety Siwsan Jul 2022 #34

Do delivery then. alphafemale Jul 2022 #37

I don't think I'd ever trust delivery for my fresh fruit/veg and baked goods Siwsan Jul 2022 #41

This is kibble fer fuq sake alphafemale Jul 2022 #54

You need to be careful if you will be in a low danger leftyladyfrommo Jul 2022 #39

Exactly. The element of surprise Siwsan Jul 2022 #42

I don't mean to sound smart assy, tavernier Jul 2022 #44

Probably true. It's a possible scenario - not a probable one. Siwsan Jul 2022 #45

I do know. tavernier Jul 2022 #46

Mine feels like it has gotten worse, but maybe that's because I finally acknowledged it Siwsan Jul 2022 #47

Those who don't suffer from anxiety seem not to have much patience for those who do. Novara Jul 2022 #48

Thank you! Siwsan Jul 2022 #49

My kittyboys are definitely my nursekitties! Novara Jul 2022 #50

Wait until you see the new prices. leftyladyfrommo Jul 2022 #51

Canned cat food has really gone up. Dry, not so much. Siwsan Jul 2022 #53

I don't know - it's kind of a toss up which is worse. Pissed off cats or crazed shooter. Vinca Jul 2022 #52