Anxiety & the City (Guest Blogger–Nicole)
I hate crowds. They make me really anxious and nervous. Ask me, then, why I live in New York City, the most crowded place on earth. (Not counting Tokyo.) The sight of people grouped together in tight clusters makes my
Obsessive Thoughts: The Pool Is Always Cleaner
If you read Abs’ last blog, you may have laughed a lot (I did) and assumed that it was based on a true story but exaggerated for the sake of comedy (I did). However, after speaking with Abs for a
Life With OCD: The Grass Is Always Greener
I’m not proud to say this, but, sometimes, when I think about having panic disorder, I feel a bit sorry for myself. Why can’t I have something less disruptive and more easily cured, like say, excessive ear wax or a
OCD & Me (Guest Blogger–Susan)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has been a presence in my life for as long as I can remember. During my early 20’s, when the OCD was at its strongest, I was plagued by various obsessions. One of my most vivid
List Anxiety (Guest Blogger–Danielle)
Write four papers. Read six books. Exercise. Food shop. Send out job applications. Clean apartment. Clean the cleaning supplies. Register for tests. Reorganize closet. Do hair, makeup, get dressed. To-do lists are an organized anxiety sister’s best friend, but at the
Heat and Anxiety
For many reasons, Abs and I describe summer as our anxiety season. Of course, as we are anxiety sisters, all seasons bring anxiety, but summer is the whopper. The intense heat (which touches off anxiety for both of us), the
Having a Panic Attack? Try a Little TLC
Need help managing panic or anxiety? Give yourself a little TLC: As Anxiety Sisters, we are first and foremost pragmatists. We know that there are all kinds of treatments out there for panic attacks and for anxiety, and we believe in