tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post5564229636429437039..comments2024-01-05T06:37:11.773-08:00Comments on Journey of a Catholic Nerd Writer: So, We Meet Again.Melissa Ceciliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14093144784715438143noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-19642531715412568022011-05-31T07:17:48.708-07:002011-05-31T07:17:48.708-07:00Hi Emmy, This is off topic but do you know anythi...Hi Emmy, This is off topic but do you know anything about John Paul the Great Catholic University? They have an online Master's program in biblically based theology that looks very interesting to me. I know you've done a lot of research on "real" Catholic universities and wondered what you've heard about them.Kigwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711904840405732904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-51062916436823776812011-05-27T09:03:42.768-07:002011-05-27T09:03:42.768-07:00As I said, medication is not an option for ne but ...As I said, medication is not an option for ne but thank you for the suggestion. :)Melissa Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14093144784715438143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-77668108557862269552011-05-27T09:01:11.654-07:002011-05-27T09:01:11.654-07:00Honestly, I'm inclined to agree with Brian. On...Honestly, I'm inclined to agree with Brian. One of my good friends had anxiety attacks for years while we were in college, and it was only with a combination of medication and therapy that he was able to manage them. I know you mentioned that you've tried both, but if your anxiety is disrupting your life this much, it might be time to pursue that path again.<br /><br />For what it's worth, I used to pray to St. Michael all the time for him. It's much harder to serve God when you're being plagued by anxiety, and and it's not like St. Michael has anything else to do all day! ;)Lindsay @ Lindsay Loveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17851651248359760680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-79746946182568906512011-05-26T21:58:37.117-07:002011-05-26T21:58:37.117-07:00Kerri, I've done this yesterday and today. I t...Kerri, I've done this yesterday and today. I tried to get away so I wouldn't bum anyone out. And, thanks darlin'. :)Melissa Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14093144784715438143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-75901346100243275722011-05-26T21:14:49.121-07:002011-05-26T21:14:49.121-07:00Hey Emmy. I think I have had mild episodes of what...Hey Emmy. I think I have had mild episodes of what you are describing; for me this takes the form of needing everyone to GET AWAY while I cry for a bit and sort things out. To have that more severely or frequently would be awful, and you're of course in my prayers, as always. <3 KerriK. Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304715709347268519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-89119884401225429912011-05-26T17:39:20.689-07:002011-05-26T17:39:20.689-07:00I've had bad experiences with medications in t...I've had bad experiences with medications in the past so this is unfortunately not an option for me.Melissa Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14093144784715438143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-16138700479215581682011-05-26T17:38:14.675-07:002011-05-26T17:38:14.675-07:00'Welcome back' to your blog. What you desc...'Welcome back' to your blog. What you describe is - as you know - no fun at all. My wife's had related issues, so I'm aware of how real and frustrating they can be.<br /><br />I've prayed - and you know about cognitive-behavioral therapy. Having learned from my wife's, and my own, experiences: I suggest you consider looking into the possibility that medication could help. I realize that doesn't sound 'spiritual,' but we do have a responsibility to maintain our health. ( http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt3sect2chpt2art5.shtml#2288 )<br /><br />Remember - that's free advice, and may be worth every cent.Brian H. Gillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209697542675181894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-20483408484812465302011-05-26T16:30:48.460-07:002011-05-26T16:30:48.460-07:00Thanks, Katie. :)Thanks, Katie. :)Melissa Ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14093144784715438143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738564385955889206.post-74886148459949895742011-05-26T16:30:05.950-07:002011-05-26T16:30:05.950-07:00I understand what your saying. My prayers & th...I understand what your saying. My prayers & thoughts are with you. KatieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06962675853916823511noreply@blogger.com