You have no idea. I actually have a list written down of the pets that I want, and about 10 of them are glade pets XD It's ridiculous. It's my favorite color pet on here. Holy crap! How can you stay up that late? I'm such a granny, I am always in bed before 12 XD It's only 10pm here.

Haha I do love glade pets, they are so pretty :3 So I don't blame you for that :D

Yeah, stay up late, sleep late :( Bad habit I need to break out of, especially when I have a long day of writing that application/ resume ahead of me :(

I used to do that during the summer when I was in school, but now since I'm working no way could I do that and survive XD I'd be sleeping on the clock lolll Don't worry though, you'll break out of it eventually (:

Thanks, I hope so too! Right, busy day today- gotta start and finish that resume, read over it, get other people to read over it, and also do the latest part of the plot! :P

Hello everyone! I apologize for my absence as of late. I've been struggling with a few things in RL. I've missed you all!

Hey! No worries, silly, no need to apologise :) I hope everything is alright and we're all hear to talk if you need advice or to get something off your chest :) <3

I've been battling insecurity lately in both public and at night. An anxiety attack last night prevented me from sleeping and I'm paying the consequences for allowing my own mind to psyche me out.

I hope everything is ok! D: We've missed you too!

I've got my eye on you :P Get to work!!

Are you on missy?

I'm far better now that I have regained rational thought.

I'm glad your doing better! :3 I used to be really insecure in public too, when I was younger. I hated being around people, I always thought they were looking at me and judging me. But I've grown out of that, now I just don't give a damn XD

I wish I could share your confidence. I have a long road ahead before I reach that level of security.

Haha yes, please do scold me if I'm spending too much time on here- just gonna do item hunt and scramble then I'll get to it! :P Already done the plot thus far, will work on the achievements after the application is handed it :)

Oh no, sorry to hear that :/ Well I'm sure you don't have anything to be insecure about darling, but I find talking about the things that do helps overcome them. Do you have a history of panic disorder? Well it's definitely all in your mind hun, so when you feel anxious, just try remember that it is only your thoughts, and do not what other people are thinking :)

Don't worry, you will get there (:

My anxiety stems from two of the most severe phobias of mine: neophobia, the fear of everything new, and Algophobia/traumatophobia, the fear of pain or injury. At night, I fear someone will find me while I am unconscious and bring me harm. Among others, my fear of unfamiliarity backs me into a corner.

Thank you for your kind words.

Sorry to hear that :/ Everyone has a fear of pain and injury (though some rather enjoy it XD), but you can't let your phobias prevent you from living a happy and enjoyable life- I know it's easy for me to say as I don't suffer from these crippling phobias. I'm sure it'll get better and you'll get there, but try deep breathing techniques, homeopathic remedies like chamomile tea and positive visualisation perhaps, if you don't already do so :) You're strong, I know you'll beat these things :)

aw hey. I have anxiety too. I don't exactly the words for why I do, it's like a fear of the unknown maybe. I tend to blow everything out of proportion because I can't think rationally at the time and the anxiety begins with my legs going ice cold, nausea and uncontrollable shaking.

I also have social anxiety which prevents me from doing social things that I actually sort of wanted to like going to a small get-together, and even buying things from the store. I have panicked and cried over doing both things. x_X

Thank you for your support and advice. I will be sure to continue with my breathing practices now that I know you are a supporter of the technique.

It is a relief to know I am not the only one who suffers from moments of indecision and inability. Have you found any outlets that quel your anxiety? I have been attempting to expose myself to situations that will desensitize and supress panic, and am frustrated with the pace of progress.

Any time :) That's also a good technique, though just keep up with it- systematically desensitisation is a tried and tested technique to help ease phobias. You'll find something that works for you soon :)

I think that desensitisation is probably the best for what you're experiencing. The things that I get anxious over are things that come and go, like I panic badly over storms because I think there will be a tornado, so I usually just ignore the problem and distract myself until the storm passes. I do that by watching funny videos so I can try to laugh and relax.

I also know what you mean about being afraid of someone hurting you when you're sleeping. A few years ago I lived next to some very bad neighbors, literal criminals, and I used to worry that they would break in and do something awful. I used to sleep with a baseball bat for that. It didn't help that at the time I would also watch Forensic Files and there would always be cases about people being taken out in their sleep.

I somehow got over it since I don't sleep with the baseball bat anymore. This is probably terrible advice but I think how I get over things like that is telling myself that I'm just being ridiculous and it's not going to happen. I guess I just tend to ignore / distract myself from things. I wish I could be more help.

You have been a great help. If someone with similar circumstances can overcome their obstacle, then I can do the same. I will learn to distract myself, even if that entails establishing a false sense of security. [I]Batman will protect me. Batman will watch over me.[/i]

I hope I will find a permanent coping method, as well. Thank you both so much!