Messages By: linuxchick

There is no easy way to overcome fears and phobias. Cognitive behavioral therapy is mentioned a lot but there are other treatment options. Prolonged exposure, for example. I was afraid of many things in my life but the fear of drowning and large bodies of water was one thing I realized I could control. 

So I started going swimming twice a week and took a few lessons (the instructer didn't understand so I quit but didn't give up on trying to be more comfortable in water. The pool staff have predicted that my destiny is to become a lifeguard. I've become quite a fish! Swimming gave me my life. My depression and anxiety have eased greatly, the prospect of competition does not faze me, my eating habits improved, my body image and weight concern disappeared. 

At a swimming pool, people come in all different shapes and sizes. 

There are still times where I feel panic coming on in the deep end, but after reading about how divers train to prevent panic underwater, I'm able to ward off attacks now. Next summer my greatest hope is to compete at a world championship meet, try open water swimming again, and take lifeguard certification classes. Life is funny. You find the courage to face just one thing and you'll find out more about yourself than you ever imagined possible.  

Please Google: Crystal Brame 

She was shot in the head by her husband who was the Chief of Police. At times, in the beginning of Crystal's story being told, the allegations of what happened seemed completely unbelievable. We put our faith in law enforcement to "serve and protect" never suspecting that, like the Catholic church, they "serve and protect" themselves far more often. 

Who do you believe - Jim or Sinden? I don't know, but for those of you who seem to be unfamiliar with domestic violence, shopping with him the night before, would be considered a typical behavior pattern. Have Gavin DeBecker on as a guest sometime. It would be more insightful and educational than playing a guessing game.