Comments on: Why you need fear to be awesome online

By: Catherine Caine

Catherine Caine — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:25:37 +0000

Thanks for sharing that Kathleen. If you read the comments it's very clear you aren't alone.

By: Kathleen O'Connor

Kathleen O'Connor — Wed, 12 May 2010 04:45:26 +0000

Thank you for this post! I also have anxiety issues (don't take meds, though), so it's reassuring to know that I'm not the only one. We've talked before Jade, and I think it's so cool that you have managed to overcome your fears and put yourself out there. I even hate talking on the phone, so I guess I have a loooong way to go. :S

By: Wendy Maynard

Wendy Maynard — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:33:41 +0000

Finding something that works..it's very nice. (-:

By: Wendy Maynard

Wendy Maynard — Tue, 11 May 2010 20:27:44 +0000

Oh my gosh! I freakin' love you too. Watch out! Now it's a room full of crazy people in love!

I think that all of the things you are talking about and doing completely inspires people. And it makes you who you are. Anxiety, panic, depression...they can be absolutely debilitating. But, it sure does make a person resilient if you keep fighting back. You get knocked down for a while and then you get back up.

And maybe you aren't fully seeing what you are already achieving, but you are blowing most people's progress away. So, as far as reaching your goals, I have no doubt you'll kick any door down that you want.

As for Skydiving? Sheesh...I'm a big puddle of Xanax on a plane. But you go, girl. Kick fear's ass (arse).

By: jadecraven

jadecraven — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:50:57 +0000

Dudette, its totally worth bragging about. You should have read my tweets when I finally caught a plane and realized it was be nothing to be scared about Bragging is part of the journey and as long as you do it tastefully, its sweet. I'm just not good at taking advice because I'm early in the recovery journey and need baby steps. Lots of baby steps

… like jumping out of a plane.

By: LaVonne Ellis

LaVonne Ellis — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:45:32 +0000

Sorry, I didn't mean to sound like I was giving advice. I'm just a little proud of myself for finally getting control of my diet. Had to brag a bit.

By: LaVonne Ellis

LaVonne Ellis — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:28:59 +0000

I can't wait!

By: LaVonne Ellis

LaVonne Ellis — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:27:29 +0000

Yipes, you're giving me an anxiety attack! I don't mind being honest about my fears — as long as I don't have to face them. If I do a post about trying to get rejected, that would mean I'd have to actually try to get rejected. Which wouldn't bother me a bit [well, maybe a little] but all I can think is, “What if I got accepted? Then I'd have to produce something!” Aaaand it's back to yipes.

By: jadecraven

jadecraven — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:30:19 +0000

It seems I'm only known for being connected to Darren – have been trying to steer away from that. But when its relationship based, its so easy. I'm so focused on being helpful to my friends that the fear doesn't come until the post goes live. By that time, there are usually a lot of positive comments and I realize I overreacted.

People also don't understand the desire to run – fast – when the fear is too overwhelming. To just get offline for a few days because its just too darn hard. again, by making it relationship based, I avoid running because I genuinely want to hang out and send cheeky tweets/DM's to friends.

Glad you liked it. It was half finished – but Catherine said she was writing something and i sent it through anyway and I had no reason to fear it being posted

- Jade

By: jadecraven

jadecraven — Tue, 11 May 2010 18:25:47 +0000

Dudette. What happens if you don't follow through? Just explain to the person why you are not. Say whether its insecurities, or being busy. Most people are really cool and will help out

My life is crazy. Its my choice – I choose to help family, put a lot into my blog and start a small business. People know I can't always meet commitments. They are cool to wait a bit while I get shit together coz they know the outcome will be awesome.

Have you thought of doing a post about 'trying to get rejected?' I think that would be a fascinating concept.