Tag Archives: anxiety

either or

November 4, 2009 – 12:24 pm

So the main difference between Prozac and not-Prozac seems to be how overwhelmed I feel. On Prozac, my sense that everything was spinning rapidly out of my control was significantly reduced. Off Prozac, I feel like there is not enough time in my day to get anything done and also I cannot possibly do anything [...]

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zombie me

October 17, 2009 – 8:53 pm

Spent the day having the most annoyingly low-key panic attack ever. I realize the low-key bit makes it sound relatively benign, but you try spending the day with your heart racing and what feels like a bowling ball on your chest and let me know how productive you are. Or don’t, since you’ll probably be [...]

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I voted and so should you

November 4, 2008 – 2:55 pm

In Oregon, we get to vote by mailing in our ballots. This is a fabulous system, but it does have its drawbacks.
Pros: Easy, low-effort, can vote naked or in pajamas.
Cons: No instant gratification, no “I voted!” sticker.
In general, though, I highly recommend the voting-by-mail system, and suggest to all who live in places which are [...]

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