There are some people who do not have a fear response. In the face of danger, they laugh and run towards it (literally). One of the causes is an unusual genetic disorder called Urbach-Wiethe disease,
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Read more...Tight jumpers (I remember having a meltdown as a child because my mum made me wear a blouse with puffy sleeves, then put a tight cardigan on over the top. Got the panicky sweats just thinking about it
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Read more...How many times have you heard someone say something like, "Just be yourself! BE YOURSELF!"And you're over in the corner thinking, "But WHO THE HELL AM I, KAREN?"Me. That's been me.In the corner, whimpering,
Read more...The blood drained from my face and I was in instant panic mode: mouth like sandpaper, stomach churning.The backs of my eyes prickled and I gulped.Joe, alarmed: "What's up?""This. Look. I don't know why
Read more...I will never stop speaking out about what I feel is wrong or right.I will never stop learning and unlearning and growing.I will not dampen my voice or shrink my presence or water down my opinions to
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