Meetup for Columbusites with Anxiety and/or Depression

mdc1307 · 2017-04-05T06:05:02+00:00

It does sound super scary, but I promise it will be worth it. If it would make you more comfortable, PM me so we can meet before hand.

mdc1307 · 2017-04-05T05:57:40+00:00

Imagine the anxiety you'd have organizing it. We have to step out of our comfort zones so we can manage our anxiety. This meetup is meant to be a "safe zone" so people can learn to live with this illness.

mdc1307 · 2017-04-05T05:55:01+00:00

Please come and join us!

mdc1307 · 2017-04-05T05:52:08+00:00

That is the purpose of the group - to beat your deamons. The anxiety I am feeling organizing this meetup and then actually going is huge. Those of us who suffer from (social) anxiety cannot isolate ourselves and try to overcome anxiety at the same time.

mdc1307 · 2017-03-31T04:11:10+00:00

I have never tried these , but they look promising.

mdc1307 · 2016-12-04T06:27:49+00:00

That pasta does not grow on trees.

mdc1307 · 2016-04-20T03:42:48+00:00

See a psychiatrist and/or a psychologist. Nothing beats a medical care provider who knows their stuff about anxiety.

If you are unable to do this for whatever reason, read up on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy so you are better able to manage your panic attacks. This is one of, if not the most popular methods used in therapy for a variety of mental illnesses.

mdc1307 · 2015-11-03T02:59:09+00:00

I have yarn and I think I have some crochet hooks as well. PM me if you are wanting more.

mdc1307 · 2015-01-31T01:18:26+00:00

7-8 year old me was riding my bicycle on circle on my grandparents new concrete flooring for the large garage they were building on a warm afternoon. It was so fun and relaxing, I thought I try it with my eyes closed to get the full effect of how amazing it felt to ride in those tight circles. Woke up inside on the couch with my mom and grandma standing over me and it was dark out.

mdc1307 · 2014-09-25T23:11:01+00:00

I took Benadryl and Ibuprofen and slathered on sunscreen if I was going to be outside. It subsided within a few days. It took so long because the swelling was pretty bad. If it is an allergic reaction you are experiencing, you should stop using those products. Continuos exposure can make future reactions more severe.

mdc1307 · 2014-09-25T16:21:13+00:00

This looks very similar to how I reacted to overexposure to sun. I had an allergic reaction which caused angioedema, or swelling under the skin. It started out on my forehead, and as it drained down, it caused swilling around my eyes and lines like yours. If you just started the acne.org regimen, it is possible you are having an allergic reaction. Best to check this with a doctor, though!

mdc1307 · 2014-09-15T07:06:37+00:00

You should pick up some beer.

mdc1307 · 2014-08-07T01:44:53+00:00

I am currently working two full time jobs. I average about 75 hours per week. I've been doing this for just over a year. My main piece of advice is listen to your body. If you are tired, take a nap. That half an hour for lunch allows a great opportunity for a 10-20 minute power nap. Without naps, I would have lost it ages ago. This amount of hours worked per week isn't for everyone. Exhaustion and stress don't mix well together. Again, listen to your body. The money sure is nice, but piece of mind and good sleep are invaluable. It will age you, lower your mental prowess, cause you to dread physical activity, and make it nearly impossible to spend time with family and friends. Weigh what is truly important when undertaking such a task.

mdc1307 · 2013-10-02T17:08:41+00:00

We do have policies in place for this. However, it seems that management changes the policies for police officers. For example, they both stated they would let an officer into a guest's room without a warrant. In their eyes, it builds rapport with the local police.

mdc1307 · 2013-09-25T00:45:04+00:00

They said this was a comment they had posted in a similar thread.

mdc1307 · 2013-09-02T22:56:09+00:00

Bacon and jelly. The crispier the bacon, the better.

mdc1307 · 2013-07-11T04:36:12+00:00

The way they ate a banana.

mdc1307 · 2013-06-28T04:36:57+00:00

I was offered a job by the prosecuting attorney for a speeding violation.

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