I knew that the short 7 day reprieve from coursework would fly by, so I gave myself something every day to look forward to, something just for me. Besides, what’s a moment compared to the avg 3 hrs/day I typically spend on schoolwork, right?
First day, I found this: “Half of the battle of anxiety is realizing when you’re entering the battle. This is mainly because our fears and insecurities feel so true. We tend to go along with whatever pops into our heads.”
Days 2-7 didn’t go according to plan. What did I do for myself these days? I survived because it never, ever, ever fails that my body ditches all common sense during a break and caves to sickness. Sure, it was just a head cold meets some seasonal allergies but I was convinced this might be the end. I didn’t even run for a few days! Then, the meds worked wonders and I was back at it.
Finally, on the newest episode of “Where Did These Bruises Come From?!”, twice-a-week volleyball is kicking my butt. And hands. And knees. Seriously, every time I shower I find a new discoloration and/or painful area. But is it worthwhile? Absolutely not. I mean … of course it is!
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I ask you –
Do you battle anxiety or anxious thoughts?
Have you been struggling with allergies, too?
On a scale of 1 to holy crap you need to chill out, tell me how dramatic you are! 12.
(The post Always the Dramatics first appeared here at Running on Fumes.)
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Anxiety and I have known each other for quite some time, and I’m slowly learning to do better with it.
My allergies bother me all the time. All. The. Time. Year round. Not sure what I’m allergic to when the ground is covered in snow, but my allergies bother me still.
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It’s weird (or maybe it’s normal) for certain important things, I’m super anxious. But for other important things, I’m like Eh, Whatevs.
No allergies . . . for the most part.
I’m about a 4 on the drama scale.
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