Published Jan. 11, 2013
In December, flying back from New Orleans, I was to the stress-filled point of reminding myself to breath, and I don't really know why. I have never been on a scary flight - in fact, I have had almost seamless air travel experiences.
Published Jan. 11, 2013
Although many studies report that the chance of dying in a plane crash are one in 11 million - which is statistically much lower than the likelihood of dying in a car wreck - many people still feel anxious about flying. Meet a captain, flight attendants and passengers who weigh in on the issue of air travel anxiety.
Published Nov. 8, 2011
An independent film called "Face To Facebook" follows ArLynn Presser around the globe while she meets all of her Facebook friends, including one in Milwaukee. Presser, who lives in Chicago, suffered from severe anxiety and agoraphobia for 30 years.
Published May 5, 2009
Flower essences -- also called flower remedies -- are homeopathic "medicines" made from 100 percent spring water infused with wild flowers. They are available in Milwaukee at numerous markets and co-ops.
So, when I was writing yesterday's blog, I was in the middle of a panic attack. Actually, I took a valium (prescribed by my doc) and then began writing. The subject was so "positive" that I didn't feel I could bring it up and not bring the whole piece down. But, it do...
Wikipedia says this about a nervous breakdown:"a specific acute time-limited reactive disorder, involving symptoms of anxiety and depression, usually precipitated by external stressors..." and "...cases are sometimes described as a 'breakdown' only after a person becomes unable to ...
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