Joke: My life. Ha ha. Cough cough.
Remember when people would open with a joke? Yup. Same.
Hey. My name is Ivy. No, it's not my real name but lets roll with it. I am a seventeen year old girl who is far from perfect but lives a semi happy life. I believe that happiness is a choice. Many people do. It doesn't mean i'm never sad or that i'm an emotionless monster. I'm in fact the opposite. I crave emotions. I watch movies for an emotional purpose; to cry, laugh, be afraid etc. You may see this as a positive aptitude but unfortunately no. I use movies as a source of emotional substance because I find my life rather empty when it comes to emotions. Not 24/7, I can be happy and sad and thrilled and etc. from certain occasions but lately the empty feeling is filling my glass half full and the water is going everywhere and I feel like i'm drowning and just WOAH.
So, this is called an anxiety attack. I've had some in the past but they were one-offs. And I think they were more panic attacks. I think they're similar...'like two sides of the same coin'? Is that the quote? Who knows, i'm far from smart here. Either way, being anxious is new to me.
Anxiety joke....
What lies at the bottom of the ocean and shakes a lot?
A Nervous Wreck!
ha, ha, ha.
Did that help to lighten the mood?
No?
Well, i'm sorry? Wait no i'm not. :)
I have googled a lot of methods to calm myself down from an anxiety attack and a lot of them work well. One which I must praise the youtuber/comedian/inspiration Grace Helbig. In her incredible book, Graces Guide The art of pretending to be a grown up, she discusses her struggles with anxiety and suggests the stupidly effective method of imagining someone getting smacked with bread. From a girl who has had a severe anxiety attack and has used this method I can safely say it strangely works really well. I tip my hat to Grace for her tips. And I would strongly recommend to read her book, it really changes you for the better.
#notsponsored #iwish
Sorry, i'm back. I can't help but mention her, i'm a fan. DON'T JUDGE ME.
That's all i had to say in my first entry. To whoever reads this, thanks and stay tuned if you want!
Also, some questions because i'm ridiculously curious.
Have you ever had an anxiety attack? How would you describe it?
Have you found a method which works best for you? If so why do you think it works best?
(Due to not knowing what causes my anxiety attacks...)
What triggers you to have an anxiety attack?
AND TO THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER HAD ONE....
What movie couldn't you live without?
What movie could you live without?
What actor/actress has stolen your heart?
Okay, that's it for me then. Thanks for sticking with me strangers.
Bye Bloggoos (I'm gonna call peeps that, i know it's stupid but like so am I. It reflects who I am okay? OMG MOM BACK OFF.)
