Everyone experiences the emotion of anxiety.  But the disorder of anxiety is overwhelming.  It is all-consuming.  Every aspect of life, and every second of the day, is tainted by it ( Read more... )

This was written Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 1 PM.

My grandmother, Edith, just announced to me - and, previously, to my mother and a healthcare worker - her decision to end her life.  We happened to already have an appointment with our lawyer in an hour, regarding healthcare/medical power of attorney, so she may take this as an opportunity to ( Read more... )