Comments on: Embarrassment, Anxiety, and Imperfections

By: Dhirendra

Dhirendra — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 23:58:03 +0000

This is really upnfitilg *sigh* I dont like that I have this problem and I try to keep things in perspective because I know the world doesn’t revovle around myself but at times I just get the feeling that everyone is looking at me and judging me for my every mistake, it makes it hard to even interact with people without being even in the least anxious. This is upnfitilg though and I will def turn my problems to the Lord because at this point he is the only one that can help me. Thanks for the post and your helping people like us by just talking about your situations and giving us all courage.

By: Clay

Clay — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 09:21:23 +0000

I haven’t had a full-blown panic attack in years, but I remember them well. I usually had them either driving (yikes! Pull off the road ASAP) or standing in line to pay for something. I once left a cart full of food in the grocery store when I felt a panic coming on. I’m sorry to hear about your anxiety. You write a good story though. Really good. I like the way you wrap it up, revisiting the spinach. Queens have anxiety too, I’m sure. Being royal is hard work, right?

By: Erica

Erica — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:13:31 +0000

Pam, I am lucky too. Lumpectomy 2 years ago and radiation. The anxiety attack I wrote about was more about me just sharing my challenges. If all I have to fear is looking silly, then I have nothing to fear. If the worse thing that can happen is passing out…well…bring it. The fear of being embarrassed, failing, being judged, or just looking silly stops some people from testing their limits and I am working on not talking myself too seriously. Life is full off FUN and Joy and Laughing at my foibles helps me put things in perspective.
I did not know Susan very well, however her spirit and kindness are widely known. She touched many people’s lives.

By: Pamela McCaslin

Pamela McCaslin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:33:58 +0000

That scenario…..doing a biopsy for a lump…is downright scary. When it happened to me, Susan Harrison (yes, the Rev., who was a dear friend) insisted on accompanying me to the “result”conference, as she said I would not remember anything and needed someone to write down what the physician actually SAID. She was so right! It WAS a malignancy, but fortunately I had to endure only a lumpectomy and radiation twelve years ago, and so far, so good. Susan, on the other hand, fought a losing battle with HER breast cancer for many years. I will never forget her generosity of spirit and her “being there” in my time of panic and confusion.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:46:29 +0000

I seemed like a big deal to you, but really it wasn’t a scene. When I got back to pay the bill, they hadn’t even cleared the table. The manager asked how you were and, though a little concerned, was satisfied when I said you were fine. He was more concerned that your salad wouldn’t look good in the takeout container if he just dumped it in, so he made you a new one. The customer service is getting better at Johnny Harris and the waiters are getting cuter. Just sayin. But, I absolutely insist that you carry medication. Or give me a few to carry for you. I’ll ask you for more when they expire.