Comments on: I’m Okay, You’re Okay. Except I’m Not Really Okay. Unless Okay Means Bananas, Then I’m Totally Okay.

By: Liz

Liz — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:03:32 +0000

I think you are amazing, Jill. I don’t know you & I never have time to read all of my favorite blogs anymore, but yours is a must-read. You are honest, refreshing, and lovely to bits. I hope you get more sleep in the upcoming weeks – but I am glad you are able to be communicative about your struggles, I think it helps! xoxoxoxoxo.

By: Gabby

Gabby — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:23:25 +0000

You’re so brave and beautiful, lady. Some of the closest people to me deal with those same issues, and I know what a roller coaster it can be (or a log ride). Lots of love to you!

By: JennyMac

JennyMac — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:54:55 +0000

So, I wrote this last night and debated publishing it, but then I was all,”Fuck it.” Because I am both fearless and classy. And modest. And classy.*

THE funniest thing I have read ALL day.

And the cartoon? Completely burst out laughing.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:12:05 +0000

Isn’t it great to have such wonderful people in your life?

By: drollgirl

drollgirl — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:11:48 +0000

i am so glad you are finding a way to cope with anxiety. i know a few people with anxiety disorders and it is no picnic at all.

i think i am a nut case, but figure i am beyond repair so i have never been to a therapist or really tried to tweak myself into proper working order. and i fear i am getting worse. sigh. i guess i should add this to my lengthy ‘to-do’ list? ugh. i don’t know.

anyway, i hope things get better and better for you. i am not sure if anxiety is rooted in mental/chemical issues, or if there is another cause? maybe that point is moot, and it is best to focus treating it. i don’t know. and i am sorry for rambling. my mind is all over the map lately.

By: Midtown Girl

Midtown Girl — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:57:13 +0000

I think it’s fearless of you to post your personal battles bc it will let others know they are not alone out there. This was a great post and you should feel like you can say anything you want -it’s your awesome blog dammit!!

XOXO Amy (MG)

By: hanako66

hanako66 — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:43:43 +0000

I totally respect that you shared this…and I hope that it helps you in some way.

By: Kellie

Kellie — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:43:27 +0000

It takes a lot to make me anxious. I think I am overly mellow. Like I’m stoned 24/7 but not dumb (b/c everyone knows pot makes you stupid… haha). I could use a little bit of your anxiety. I’d be happy to share some of my weed, um, I mean calmness with you. Let’s trade it up.

(I just read what I wrote and it totally sounds like I’m a drug dealer. I’m not. So please don’t call me asking for pharmaceuticals. I don’t have any. And I’m just as sorry as you are about that.)

By: Alyxherself

Alyxherself — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:35:36 +0000

I wrote this amazing long post and got kicked off dammit. Short version: keep doing what you are doing and you will wear out your mind’s need to recreate an anxiety environment. Trust me I’m old. email me if you want follow up, but I know what I am talking about. Just keep going. Twenty isn’t forever. Things will mellow as you age, as long as you keep up the healing work. Plus, you are not your symptoms! you <- are awesome

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:45:24 +0000

That was incredibly fearless and classy and whatever else you said that I can’t remember!

Lots of people suffer from things like that. For example, I suffer terribly from depression and my family and best friend had no idea until about 2 months ago when I had a wee bit of a breakdown. Apparently, ‘crazy’ was also bestowed on me along with ’stubborn’ so I’m refusing to get professional help and am instead battling it all on my own with the help of The Boy and not my dad who prefers to pretend I’m fine and my mother who just occasionally tells me I’m dramatic/crazy.

Also The Boy found out a few weeks ago that his oldest friend has been battling social anxiety disorder for like six years now ….we used to just think he was REALLY not bothered and an anti-social loner! Whoops!

In conclusion, you’re amoung a great deal of crazy without even knowing it!