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Peter Hedges's avatar

Beautifully written. You have a wise mom.

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Rebecca Rocket's avatar

I so relate; and I just used my daily inhaler.

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[ 2D ]'s avatar

I see my wife’s comment and wonder—does anxiety make you high-functioning?

It’s always hard seeing someone else go through something I know too well.

I don’t sit by the window enough either. Next time I should, I’ll try. Thank you for this!

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Filarius Facio's avatar

This is an interesting perspective. The two are undoubtedly intertwined as breathing difficulties kick off the adrenal response.

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Filarius Facio's avatar

Thought about this some more. The idea of observing your life rather than living it because you can’t be your full or true self, possibly not being comfortable in your own skin, is profound. I think a lot more people can identify with this than we suspect.

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