Tag Archives: anxiety

My Favorite Shirt

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Neil

I’ve been anxious and unproductive lately.  I looked up my symptoms — back tension, worry, sleepiness — and apparently I have now overcome my old ailments of codependency, people-pleasing, and OCD to catch something new from that sneezy cashier at … Continue reading →

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Meditation

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Neil

I’ve been feeling anxious this week.  Shaky.  Overly-emotional.  Pissed at Sophia.  Unable to work.  Frustrated at everyone on Twitter. Insulting people. Tonight, I went on YouTube to watch some meditation videos.  I tried my best, but let’s be honest, meditation … Continue reading →

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Silent Night

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Neil

When readers — even Sophia — write comments, saying they liked a post, it puts me in the difficult position of deciding what to do next.  I am familiar with the old Yiddish saying –  a man should never try … Continue reading →

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Because I Know

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Neil

I’m getting a real kick from reading tweets and blog posts about BlogHer.  So many women are anxious about the conference!   Women are worrying about looking fat.   Women worrying about being ignored.   Women worrying about cliques.   Women worrying about standing … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Friday #2

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Neil
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I Won’t Delete This One — Maybe

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Neil

Note:  This is an example of writing something just for my own benefit.   I know it isn’t very well-written.  I just like TO WRITE, even if it is dumb.  The main theme, kissing, is something that was on my mind … Continue reading →

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Happiness Project, Day 2: Developing a Facebook Application

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Neil
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Self-Help Books

Posted on November 3, 2007 by Neil

Today, Sophia and I sat in Borders for half the day, reading self-help books. I was determined to find a book that described me and my “problems” in psychological terms. After my two months of therapy, I’m fully convinced I … Continue reading →

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Baby Steps

Posted on January 26, 2007 by Neil

  A few of you emailed me recently asking me how my therapy was going.  I was embarrassed to reveal that I was still dragging my feet about the whole thing.  I’m not sure what was holding me back.   Fear?  … Continue reading →

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The Return of the Prodigal Sophia

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Neil

Have you ever been happy, depressed, excited, anxious, frustrated, and ecstatic all at the same time? That’s how I feel right now. After two and a half months of misery, Sophia is coming home on Monday! It’s been over TWO … Continue reading →

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