My what??

Oh no. I live in denial and wait until I have no choice but to face my issue and then act on it. I never used to be like that but the older I get the less I want to have to do anything I don't want to. I think I am reliving my teenage years.

I try to be head on, but with Anxiety disorder, and other problems, I sometimes run

No, I moon my issues. ?

Awareness is the first step. This week I realized:

Since age 21, I have been having panic attacks while hiking. This only occurs when crossing a slippery log high over a raging creek or river. Below me are rushing rapids, sharp rocks and waterfalls.

In the the middle of the log, I start shaking, lose my balance and freeze, afraid to step forward. Glittering, noisy rapids below mesmerize me. Usually I crouch and crawl across slippery logs like a baby bear, with a heavy pack on my back. Humiliating, but safe. Have never fallen.

"You've done this a thousand times!" I scold myself. "Get over it."

"Don't look at the water," people advise. "Focus on the log in front of you." YES, I do that. It doesn't help. A few bad minutes, and off I go up the trail. To my relief, we sometimes turn around when a creek crossing is impossible.

This doesn't stop me from hiking. Creek crossing are easier on the return trip. I have mentally rehearsed and know I can do it. As a small woman, it's easier to sit down and slide off a boulder, landing on my feet.

Step 2: This week, I learned a breathing exercise to stop panic attacks. Hope it works.

Photo: Uphill of one scary crossing of Chatter Creek, May 2016. You can see how steep it is.

Depends on the issue.   If there is a time limit yes I get it done and out of the way. Otherwise it goes on a back burner .

It's a process and varies slightly depending on the issue

Avoid
Avoid
Avoid

98.9% of the time...

Depends what the issue is.

Only when I'm driving.

I have been working with my shrink, and therapist to tackle that very thing. baby steps for now, but Ive noticed progress.

Is there another way to face them?

I try to, sometimes its more than I want it to be. Depending on the importance, I try to handle it post haste. Having a small child and two full work loads makes it , but increases the necessity to take care of everything before it piles up.

I hide under the covers until they go away.

Nope mind on

Yes.

Try to...depends on energy levels and mood at the time. Usually take time to contemplate, and see things from an outside perspective as well. Usually involves discussion or meditation.

Depends on how urgent they are, but usually I take care of things as soon as I think of them.

Hmmm.... issues? NO....LOL! I don't face all my issues up front. I sometimes i want to slap the idiot that says they're not getting enough respect. I got me an issue ... hmm? Hell .... im an issue... lol. I can't slap that idiot either ??. Its a good thing too. Most people do the right thing, finish school, get a job, support their spouse.... and so on. Then theres those others that quit school because selling dope is easier. Run from the law and get shot. Want sit down and get their ass whipped. Scream to the public about their rights like they've been miss treated. I got issues with these people... i guess im a racist in their book? I got more respect for the military rank process. That system doesn't discriminate. You study, keep your nose clean, do what your told, make a difference, and you make rank and now your in charge and i work for you. Well its the same system outside the military too.... Another thing.... I don't like fucker's that kneel during the anthem, spit a cop, burn my flag in protest and i still don't like Jane Fonda or forgiven her. I got me some issues. I want them thrown in another country for a year. They'll have a whole new attitude. They can protest my country and i got a right to protest them doing it. Anybody living here is damn lucky about being here. I don't care how you got here. Try being somewhere else and trying to legally live here.

No ! I get @BigBoMclean to face them for me !