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Adam's avatar

Thank you. This essay helped me a bit.

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Dr. Fraud (Darja M)'s avatar

Thanks for writing this, Dr K! Had a panic attack a few nights ago. My issue is PTSD but there is significant overlap.

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Deanna Kreisel's avatar

I remember talking to you about PTSD years ago.... I'm so sorry to hear about the panic attack. I hope you're feeling better.

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Dr. Fraud (Darja M)'s avatar

Thanks. This Russia/Ukraine thing is not helping.

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Deanna Kreisel's avatar

Yes, I completely understand. :-(

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Antje Anderson's avatar

Like Wendy, I needed this essay this morning too, after two nights of waking up from anxiety dreams (which I never have).. Even though I think of my experience as the „garden-variety“ anxiety you speak of, this IS helpful. Thank you for writing it.

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Deanna Kreisel's avatar

I'm so glad it helped, Antje -- and I hope you feel better soon. xo

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Antje Anderson's avatar

Thanks! Trying to let more of this into the open so it doesn’t haunt me in my dreams. Very unusual for me, so something bothers me more than I am aware of. xo

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Wendy Mai's avatar

Who knew this was the essay I needed to read this morning.

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Deanna Kreisel's avatar

❤️❤️❤️

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