The Anxiety Chronicles: An Introduction
I have been having a lot of trouble with anxiety. It's not the first time in my life, and I'm sure it won't be the last. Being a woman of faith, there is a certain amount of guilt (for me) that goes along with anxiety and depression. I feel like my faith along should be enough! Every morning before work I read the Bible and do some study. I prayer journal, put on the full armor of God, watch a sermon, and listen to Praise and Worship. If all of that isn't helping to get rid of this anxiety - I must not have enough faith. I must be doing something wrong. There are a lot of areas where I have adjusted my life to simply avoid the anxiety. I don't go out much. I never go to crowded places, ride public transportation, go anywhere I feel "trapped" - like the center of an aisle or elevator. While this may not work for everyone, I've resigned myself to the fact that I'd rather be comfortable than fight my fear and go more places to be social. This sol...
