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by Paul Dooley

Anxietyguru.net Turns 1

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cake.jpgIn May 2008 I set out to create a blog that was different from the hundreds of websites that I’d seen on anxiety.  Most of those websites were informative, helpful, and balanced but not all that interesting.

In addition to that I had spent almost 5 years completely clueless about what was torturing me (between 1999 and 2004). After seeing a therapist I went on a mission to educate myself about my condition. And at the end of that journey I was almost certain that there were others like me.

When I started this blog I had 5 people subscribed and zero comments. Undeterred I continued to write about what I knew and what I lived through on a daily basis. Slowly but surely people started to visit Anxietyguru.net, they began to leave comments, and visit frequently.

One year later I find myself inspired to continue my mission of anxiety education and moral support. It sucks epically to have an anxiety disorder so I basically want to make it suck less for those that find me.

I’ve had a few of the same readers from day 1, and I still speak with them. I also meet new people on a regular basis. Moreover, Anxietyguru.net has been a tremendous outlet for me and my own anxiety issues.

It is truly a daily struggle to live with anxiety, depression, and general feelings of fear. But for now this is our lot and we have to learn to cope. It’s been my great pleasure and satisfaction to help the people that have found some peace in my work.

You know, I certainly can’t cure anyone but I only aim to guide people toward a less anxious life. And as long as I can do that I will keep on pounding on my keyboard trying to help heal my anxious friends.

Thanks to everyone that has contributed to this site. I’d also like to thank all my subscribers and regular readers/listeners. Thank you all. Happy anniversary!

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5 Responses to “Anxietyguru.net Turns 1”

Kelly

May 13th, 2009 at 1:01 pm

Congrats! Your an inspiration to us all!

Paul

May 13th, 2009 at 1:44 pm

Thanks Kelly, I appreciate that.

Andy

May 13th, 2009 at 3:15 pm

Yep, I love this site and would be lost without it.

Kristin B

May 20th, 2009 at 8:25 am

When I first discovered your podcasts and started listening I almost began crying. The things you were describing resonated so strongly with me that I became emotional. I don’t know if it was relief in knowing the anxiety feelings/symptoms I have are normal or just hearing someone describe what I’m feeling in such precise detail that no one else close to me seems to “get”. I was diagnosed with GAD a couple years ago, spent the first year on medication, but have been off all meds for the past year and doing fine. It’s very manageable but I definitely have periods (sometimes days, sometimes weeks) where it comes back in full force. Just hearing my symptoms and worries come from somewhere else helps me a great deal. I have begun reading your blog and just wanted to take a moment to thank you. Keep up the great work and know that you really are helping people deal with their daily anxiety struggles.

Paul

May 20th, 2009 at 6:40 pm

Thanks Kristin, It feels good to help people with anxiety. It really does.

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