About Me

Hi.
My name is Dave. I decided that I wanted to blog about my struggle with anxiety. I hope that maybe by sharing I can help someone by my experience or that by sharing I might help myself.

I am almost 45 years old and have had anxiety, at least chronically, for about 15 years. By chronically I mean that it has been a large enough issue to significantly affect my life. I believe that I have been anxiety friendly most of my life, and finally just succumbed.

I have dealt with my issues by myself, and with the understanding of a few family members, my entire life. I do consider myself highly functioning... meaning I at least sustain life, but doing so is not easy, not fun, and not fulfilling. That has led me to this point, I have decided and committed to seeking and getting professional assitance.

Finally, a life not full, a depression a little too deep, and knowing I am responsible for the creation and results of my life, I have decided that no matter what happens or where I end up, I'm tired of being here....

I have never blogged.

I hope to learn as I go. I hope that there is constructive advice both given and received. I hope to get organized, write as well as I can, maybe even get better along the way, and keep it interesting and even humorous. And honestly, if I can get a little "Google" money for my efforts, that'd be nice too! Let's face it... I don't work regularly, I don't have insurance, and I need help. I'll settle for the therapeutic side of opening myself to everyone, or maybe no one, and if I can get a few quarters thrown in my cup then I will be very grateful.

If you come to participate, or just to follow along, or just watch a noob with an impossible dream crash and burn, Welcome.