I am overwhelmed by how many people contacted me today from yesterdays post. All good and supportive comments. Friends, people I haven't spoken to in years, and complete strangers. It feels so great knowing that I am not alone. Anxiety is way too common and more help should be provided for it, but I believe the best way to deal is to keep your loved ones close and talk, open up as much as possible. I am horrible at opening up, it has always been an issue but I am working on it and I can feel myself get a little better at it everyday. This morning I woke up feeling the same as I always do when I wake up these days, miserable and lonely. I had a very tearful conversation with Noah's father on the phone before I even arose from bed, hoping it would make me feel better but unfortunately my heart felt just as heavy. Thank god I have Noah in my life. He brings me hope and strength everyday and gives me courage to get up in the morning. I then had lunch and went for a long walk with a good friend, and that put my mind off things and I was suddenly much happier. When I came home, I read all the amazing messages I'd received about anxiety, people sharing their stories. It really helped hearing other stories and how others handle panic attacks. So thank you, you are all so strong for sharing and I hope you all have a wonderful and peaceful life

I would also like to ask everyone to keep my friend, Carlos and his family in your prayers tonight. His baby boy was born four months (I think) premature and is fighting