Whenever I write something I think about my readers, people like you, and I wonder: What can I say that will help with the ugliness of anxiety? In my own, simple way, I try to highlight the positive. I do that because I know that when you're anxious it's so easy to do the opposite. It's easier to despair and wrap yourself in the bitter embrace of fear than it is to be optimistic. My critics lament that I'm too upbeat, but then again, that's why they'll probably stay anxious for the rest of their lives. Negativity has a way of
Archives for November 2011
Panic Attacks in School
Today's guest post is brought to you by Marina Salsbury. She planned to be a teacher since high school, but found her way instead into online writing after college. She writes around the web about everything from education to exercise. Most college students can expect to deal with some stress and anxiety during their academic careers. Full-time students face heavy workloads from their classes, hours of studying most nights, and the pressure to earn good grades as they work towards their degrees. None of this is anything new,
How to Give Paul Criticism
I love to help people. In fact, this entire blog represents my sincere compassion for people who live with abnormal anxiety. I write and create podcasts here because I care. I don't do it for money or recognition. I do it because I want to help you. Now imagine how I feel when I get criticism delivered in a rude or smug manner. As if someone who's devoted hundreds of hours of his own time to help people for free deserves that. It's uncalled-for. The Provocation I bring all this up because in the last week I've received two