All roads take you on a journey; you don't have to travel through this life alone. Sometimes life seems like a long lonely road to nowhere. Most of us walk around pretending that we have it all together, even when we're hanging on by a thread. The thought of telling someone that we feel depressed, … Continue reading Depressed in Silence!
I sat across from her watching her squirm in agony. Several people tried to help her, but she refused to let them help. I could tell she was embarrassed. She curled into a fetal position in her seat and hung her head low. The flight was headed from Fort Lauderdale to New York; she was … Continue reading What’s There to Be Anxious About?
Dear Anxiety: I remember the first time I met you; I was confident, determined and carefree. You appeared out of nowhere, as if you were lurking in the background, waiting for the chance to take advantage of me. I was introduced to you by a family member as she told me I was unworthy. You … Continue reading THE BREAKUP
He spends his adult life trying to make it from one day to the next because his goal to kill himself when on his 21st birthday.
When I lose, my courage wavers and I begin to feel unworthy, hopeless and anxious...
He was sitting behind his desk at work and his chest started to feel like bricks were piling up on top of it; he was sweating, experiencing shortness of breath, and had a headache. Furthermore, he hadn't had a good night's sleep in weeks. He sat there fearful that he was having a heart attack … Continue reading Anxiety in Men
Last week was National Suicide Prevention Week, and it hit me hard, especially when I was reminded that suicide is the third leading cause of death among children and young adults from ages 10 to 24. I thought about all the people I knew who died by suicide, and even though I didn't know all … Continue reading Suicide is Not For Cowards!
