Comments on: Killing Me Softly

By: Freakazojd

Freakazojd — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 06:44:57 +0000

I wish I had something helpful to say, but I’m new here and I don’t know you very well so everything that comes to mind just seems inadequte. I’m very sad to hear about everything you’re going through though, and I’m so glad that you have such a great partner.
Sending thoughts of power to you. You can do this.

By: Barbara Doduk

Barbara Doduk — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:22:31 +0000

I can not add anything to this, your readers have said it all.

“Anxiety is the space between the now and the then.”

HUGS

By: Lis

Lis — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:52:34 +0000

Sorry you’re having to go through this crap! I cannot imagine what it’s like to feel shitty day after day.
But, after reading your post it opened my eyes to something that I hadn’t thought about. My son, he’s 16, has been on meds for 10 years for his adhd/depression/mood disorder (pick one because his diagnosis seems to change). He was then dx with cancer two months ago and we decided to take him off his meds. Frankly I couldn’t really tell the difference if he was on them or off and since he’s not in school while undergoing treatments, we thought it best.
But lately he’s been exhibiting the same symptoms you mention. He always says he feels like he can’t breathe, his throat closes up, and sometimes he cries and is fearful if I’m not right beside him, especially in the hospital. He can’t explain his feelings when he gets really upset, he just says he feels anxious and needs someone around.
I cannot say if it’s anxiety, being off meds, having cancer… But it’s definitely given me something to watch for going forward.
I’ll light a candle and send good vibes your way.

By: Rhonda

Rhonda — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:37:59 +0000

Hey you. You have so much on your plate right now, I can’t sat I know how you feel with this one. WOW, take it in small steps for now, Love you tons, sorry I haven’t been around much lately.

By: trista

trista — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:56:48 +0000

stay strong, keep writing.
<3

By: Monica Hamburg

Monica Hamburg — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:08:05 +0000

Oh beautiful, I am so sorry… I didn’t realize it was this bad & I am so sorry that you were assaulted. I wouldn’t wish something like that on my worst enemy and the fact that you survived it and are continuing to “battle the demons” is a testament to your strength - not a weakness. No one is meant to go through that.

I have no brilliant words - only that I like you and wish you the best. I had anxiety issues as well (though no as severe as you are describing) and even that “slight” anxiety has been very difficult to deal with at those times (and even to articulate).

Know that you are loved.

By: Phaedra

Phaedra — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:45:43 +0000

nice work on the 4:20 reply Corinna