The Mind Is No Sacred Place

A panic attack is like a scene from The Exorcism of Emily Rose. You can't breathe, you can't think, you don't know where you are, who you are, or who anyone else is. The only thing you know is that there is something taking over you that should not be there.

That something is the panic.

A panic attack is different for everybody. Some people faint or vomit. Others have a sense of being parted from reality. But the most common symptoms are:

Heart Palpitations

Shortness of Breath

Weakness

And of course feeling of Fear.

These attacks are not funny. Although, never fatal, they are damaging to the person suffering from them. After an attack the person can suffer from fatigue, an "emotional roller-coaster", and lingering panic.

If you see someone experiencing an attack, don't panic yourselves. Rarely is medical attention needed, unless the attack is too big to be contained so to speak.

The best ways to help someone having an attack is:

1. Identify the Trigger and Remove It.

A trigger is what sets off an attack. Triggers could be anything from loud noises to overheating.

So if you can identify the trigger remove it or the person from it. If you can't continue with the calming process.

2. Find a Way to Gently Calm Them Down.

The only way to really get an attack over with is simply riding it out. But if you that doesn't mean let the person with in anguish. First, make sure they can breathe. Don't let them hyperventilate! Then talk to them in a soothing voice. Maybe take their hand and have them squeeze it. Let them know that you are there and they are going to be okay. NEVER rush this process it could make matters worse and make that person VERY pissed at you. Just stay calm for their sake.

Laughter is a good tool in fighting an attack off. Make them laugh.

3. Have Water and/or Sugars.

When an attack strikes blood sugar levels drop almost instantly. An sure sign of this is when a person faints and collapses. Get water and something to eat and have them eat and drink slowly. Most people who have frequent attacks carry water and things like candies on them anyway to have on hand when this strikes so just find their supply or have someone get something. Its not required, but it helps.

4. Check-Up

After the attack ends make sure that the person is okay. After the initial attack ends, and they can function again, it takes awhile for things to settle again. Feelings of anxiety are still there and there is a chance that another attack can occur so make sure that person can be able to be okay afterwards in case this repeats itself.

Other things you can do are:

1. If the person has anxiety medication, help administer it to them.

2. If the person faints and hits their head make sure they do not have a concussion.

3. If the attack happens in a public place help the person feel not so embarrassed.

So that's it on this. I'm exhausted as I've been in a car half the day. But thanks for reading!

Ciao

Emilie ^_^

Ways To Wake Up In The Morning

Well, we've all been there. Morning comes and dragging our lazy sleepy selves out of bed is a waking nightmare. Hey, I've been there too and I've thought about some ways that will make the process somewhat more bearable.

1. Pick An Alarm.

One trick to waking up in the morning is having an alarm that will wake you up, but you will also like. It could be your favorite song, a beat you like, or a recording of something. My alarm is a recording of two of my friends in a funny argument. It always puts a smile on my face. And at the same time wakes me up quite efficiently.

2. A Shower

Whether its a hot or cold water has a tendency to awaken you. So when you wake morning pop in the shower or tub for a quick rinse off to give you that squeaky clean zing you need in the morning.

3. Music

I've said before that I make playlists for my mood, but I also make them for other things too like travel and work outs. Why not one for waking up? I suggest you put on music that is lively and fun to listen to so you are put in a positive mood and keeps you going through the waking up process.

4. Movies

While getting ready pop a movie in. Not to sit down and watch, but just to listen to. A movie that does not need to be complicated, but something easy going and probably something that you've seen many times. Disney movies are a good way to go about this. Because they are not complicated, easy going, fun, they put you in a good mood, and are usually something we have seen 10,000+ times. But what ever floats your boat.

Well that's all I have for today. Hopefully you find it useful.

And hopefully I'll get another brainwave and post more, because a very pretty pink haired young lady told me I should (Em, you know who you are ^_-)

Well anyway

Peace my peoples.

Television. The REAL Stuff

One thing I LOVED about the television shows back in the 90's is that they dealt with scenarios that the viewer could relate to and often the actors played with raw, real emotion. The characters were played and written as real people. Yeah, sure, some episodes were wacky with side plots that may never come to be, but the core of the show as an ensemble was as real as television could get. One show in particular was a favorite of mine and was a pure example of what I'm talking about, Boy Meets World.

And one of the best episodes is entitled Cult Fiction, Where a lonely, lost, confused Shawn Hunter finds himself mixed up in a cult and blowing off his loved ones and isolating himself.

Here is my favorite clip from the show, and 2:22 to 5:27 is a prime example of the raw emotion and reality that this show so wonderfully portrays.

Its clear to see that way back when the directors and producers of a show actually put a lot of time and effort into the shows they created. These days it seems, too many television shows are made for the single purpose of making a profit rather than making something wholly worthwhile. Back in the 90's shows were made to make a point. They actually had good moral lessons to get across. And they did it in style. The jokes were funny (not totally cheesy like most shows today), the morals were good, they put the characters and plots on a real life level, and they hired GOOD ACTORS. Not some pubescent pre teen that they can see how many gimmicks they can milk out of them like a Holstein cow. And even the ones that were fantasy/sci fi based like So Weird and The Famous Jet Jackson were just great and you could still relate to the characters. Yah, sure they didn't have the budgets of today and effects weren't always that great (though Sabrina the Teenage Witch did pretty good through its run from the 90's to the early 2000's), but they made up with that with good writing, (Animaniacs are a superb example of that. They were witty and had humor for both children and adults "Mumh!Goodnight everybody!" ) and good actors. And the actors were not being shoved in the public's face all the time (*cough* Miley Cyrus *cough, cough* iCarly *cough, cough,cough*) they focused on their characters and did their job rather than try to pull in more money for the station with merchandise and a trumpeted up singing career.

Shows in this age have lost the whole idea of a show, to entertain rather than make money and brainwash a generation of pre teens. Shows back then entertained you and taught you life lessons that were applicable to your own life. I'd rather see television (and movies for that matter) go back to that golden age of entertainment when the makers actually gave an iota of pride in their work and screw the money focused pitiful shows of today.

List of Favorite 90's T.V Shows

1. Boy Meets World

2. Sabrina the Teenage Witch

3. Growing Pains

4. Animaniacs

5. Golden Girls

6. Pinky and the Brain

7. Are You Afraid of the Dark?

8. Recess

9. So Weird

10. The Famous Jet Jackson

11. Hey Arnold!

12. Rocko's Modern Life

13. Tiny Toons

Those are just 13! Check 'em out. They're great.

So.

Muwh! Goodnight Everybody!

Ciao

Emilie's Rules Part 1

I made these rules a long time ago, but I'm posting it on this blog too.

1. Trust in God. He will never leave nor forsake you even when everyone else does.

2. Do not fear the dark, fear what is in the dark.

3. Hot glue is really hot!

4. Forget diamonds, coffee is a girl's best friend.

5. Crying is a rare release.

6. Look at a person and try to *see* them. Find the beauty because its in everybody and everything. Look a person in the eyes to see in to their heart in soul before you judge. Sometimes you must look hard and more than once because some people are good at hiding.

7. Satan is not your friend he is your undertaker

8. Death cannot hold love. Christ proved that.

9. God is love therefore love never fails.

10. Loving someone gives them the power to break you.

11. The more you love someone the less logical everything becomes especially when it comes to that someone.

12. Just because someone smiles doe snot mean they are happy.

13. Love everyone because a.) God said to do it and b.) you never know what your love can do to/for them.

14. Mortal eyes are blind.

15. You don't know everything.

16. You are your own worst enemy.

17. Optimism is NOT fantasy living, perpetual kindness and love is not weak, and ignorance is NOT stupidity.

18. Do not criticize,torment, scoff at, or pass off someone for their interest in music, movies, books,art, etc. because you do not have their mind you cannot tell them what is good or not because tastes are separate. Just because you don't like that particular brand, music, whatever does not mean they can't or should feel bad for it. Your particular opinion does not mean they suck.

19. God is alive, Jesus died and rose again, He saved you. Christians win. End of story.

20. Some wounds never heal and scars bring phantom pain.

21. Do not forget those who love you most.

22. No matter what you do to someone if they love you they will stay with you even when everyone else leaves.

23. Make new friends but keep the old. Those are silver these are gold.

24. Yes people are strange but that does not mean that they are bad or something is necisareily wrong with them.

25. Live by faith not by sight.

26. Counseling/Therapy is not shameful. Its a relief. Do not chastise those who seek it. They are trying to get better.

27. Do not make fun of those who are depressed, have anxiety, cut, or have eating disorders. You do not know their pain. Do not judge them help them! One day you might be in their shoes.

28. Sometimes it hurts to do the right thing. It can hurt you and those you love sometimes. But it needs to be done.

29. Sometimes its the innocent who suffer the most.

30. Stand by your friends in their struggles despite the situation. No matter what it is help them through it. Leaving them could kill them. They need you more then ever.

31. Prayer helps. Talk to God he does answer in His way. Mortals can be so senseless.

32. Pain is a crushing, draining, dark, sometimes addictive thing. Fight it!

33. God has it in His hands. He loves you. Do not leave Him. He is waiting for you.

34. Hold on to your innocence, guard your heart, and do not give yourself lightly to anyone or anything.

35. Church is the best therapy

"Presidents" iTunes Game

Directions:

1. Put your iPod, iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc. on shuffle.

2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.

3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS

4. Laugh

5. If You're on Facebook tag 5 friends

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?

"Again" FlyLeaf

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF?

"Love Without End, Amen" George Strait

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?

"Right Here In My Arms" H.I.M

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?

"Champions" Queen

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE PURPOSE?

"Forever and For Always" Shania Twain

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?

"They Live In You" The Lion King on Broadway

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?

"I Am" Jill Phillips

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?

"Abba, Father" A Capella

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?

"A Life So Changed" Titanic Soundtrack

WHAT IS 2 + 2?

"An Ocean of Memories" Titanic Soundtrack

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?

"The Madness of King Scar" Lion King on Broadway

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?

"The Mirror" Phantom of the Opera Soundtrack

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU GROW UP?

"Shadowland" The Lion King on Broadway Soundtrack

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?

"Every Time These Eyes Look For You" Civil War Musical Soundtrack

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?

"The King" Kingdom of Heaven Soundtrack

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?

"Kountry Gentleman" Family Force 5

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?

"Imaginary" Evanescence

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?

"Joanna Reprise" Sweeney Todd Soundtrack

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?

"I Am Weary" O Brother Where Art Thou Soundtrack

SONG THEY WILL PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?

"Lithium" Evanescence

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?

"Presidents" Animaniacs

Movies By Mood

Here is something I've wanted to do but haven't. also I need to post.

Here are movies I watch in order by mood.

Happy:

Father of the Bride II

Disney Movies

Braveheart

Depressed:

Under the Tuscan Sun

The First Wives Club

Angry:

Gladiator

Repo! The Genetic Opera

Neutral:

DragonHeart

The Lord of the Rings

The Neverending Story

Anyone who knows me well knows that I will watch any movie at any time. But these are some that I will watch specifically when I feel in that mood. And there are more movies I watch for those moods then just those, but that is the specific list.

Anyway

Ciao

List Number 1: 8 Foods and Drinks To Get Through Your Period

1. Water- Thou must HYDRATE thyself

2. Herbal Tea, Cold and Hot- Herbs are more powerful than you think like green tea, raspberry tea, ginger tea, peppermint tea (any mint), and of the like.

3. CHOCOLATE!!!!!!- Chocolate gives you endorphins, endorphins make you happy. Happy people don't kill their guy friends. (no seriously sometimes it the ONLY chocolate frosting that keeps Shahn, Sergio, and Josh alive during this special time.)

4. Mac and Cheese- Cheese is also wonderful!!!

5. Meat- Meat is good all the time but on my period my carnivore levels go UPPPP!!!

6. Carrots- Keep healthy and carrots are just great

7. Decaf Coffee- Caffeine on your period is a no-no, but DECAF coffee is a way to bend the rules a bit.

8. Grapes (or any fruit)- They're sweet and juicy and replace candy in a heart beat. A great treat is to freeze the grapes, that's always fun.

Okay have fun with this.

Laterz my faithful reader(s)

Emilie

How to Deal With A Stalker

Well, every once in awhile, it happens. A guy gets so strung up on us he won't leave us alone and then becomes a stalker. And that's what I've been facing this month.
So I have some tips on the subject. And even though I'm addressing the girls, boys, this still applies to you too.

Number One: Tell Someone You Trust.

That's right tell someone. If you're like me, you don't like bringing people in on your problems. But you not only should tell someone it is critical that you tell someone. This not only takes some of the pressure off of you but it also protects you. The more people that know about your situation the more people you will have on your side and the more people can help you. A stalker can be passive or can be aggressive. Mine started out passive but became aggressive. The more people you have on your side the more people can be thee to help if things become extremely serious.

Number Two: Know Your Stalker

Get to know your stalker. You don't have to have a heart to heart, but at least know enough to protect yourself. Do they have a history of this kind of thing? Where do they live? I knew my guy from school. I knew he had a past of this kind of thing and I had an idea of what he was thinking.
Also, know how to identify his behavior. Is he being passive or aggressive? If he is being passive he may be showering you with affection you just don't want. He is being extremely annoying and possibly very creepy but he's not threatening you. If he is being aggressive he would be threatening you, following you, and harassing you. My guy started out as passive. He just talked to me alot and seemed actually a sad kind of sweet. He just wouldn't leave me alone. Then he started threatening to take his own life. And finally he started sexually harassing me. He became aggressive.

Number Three: Don't Take Everything At Face Value.

My stalker told me that if I did'nt date him he would kill himself. He even claimed to have attempted suicide on his Facebook. I believed him and for a while I was guilt ridden and scared. I blamed myself. As it turns out he lied to me. So, don't take everything as it seems. Don't believe that when they say they love you and they won't live without you. Chances are they are lying to play with your emotions.

Number Four: Get Rid Of Them

I made the mistake of keeping him around because I felt sorry for him. He played with my mind and my emotions and used my own nature against me. In the end I actually made me physically ill. I suffer from General Anxiety Disorder and because of that I have panic attacks. All the guilt and worry and fear I felt from the situation led me to have a bad attack. Don't let them do that! Don't let them make you feel as if you are responibile for their behavior. They are the ones making the choice to hurt you and themselves. The best thing to do is to sever all contact. For me that was hard because it is not in my nature to turn my back on someone in need and to me, the way the guy made himself seem, is that he was someone in desperate need. In truth he was not. After he became aggressive I blocked him on Facebook. If you have to block him off the network website, report him to your school or maybe even the police. However you can get rid of him. And don't contact him.

Number Five: Protect Yourself

I'm not saying go Rambo on their butt, but know how to keep yourself safe. I suggest you don't go off by yourself for awhile, stay with people. I was told that by several of my friends who experienced stalkers. Don't go anywhere alone. Sometimes you may have to get a restraining order. It varies for each state. Do some research and find one that is right for you. Some self defense lessons are not out of order either. I have a friend that has taken 6 years of martial arts and he has given me some tips to defend yourself. Also, keep away from places that they may be. Don't become a shut in though. Just if you know your stalker may be there stay away. Or at least as I said before don't go alone. If it is an in school stalker TELL THE SCHOOL! I had one guy a year ago (a different one, I seem to attract them) somewhat stalk me. The school found out and became involved and the guy never bothered me again. Tell the proper authorities and let them handle it.

Number Six: "Breathe the free air again, my friend." (Gandlaf, The Two Towers)

Once you have done all you can to protect yourself and get rid of this annoyance take a deep breath! Breathe! The worst is over now with all hope and stay. I know it is easier said than done, (remember I'm GAD) but relax and continue on with life. Life should not be lived in fear.

So, I hope this has helped some. It is an unsavory topic, but it is one all should know, whether you're going through it or not. And like I said this applies to guys and to girls too. Boys, if you have a similar problem take the same steps.
Well that's all folks!

HELLO BLOGSPOT!

This is the reincarnation of Musings of A Mad Moon Child. I decided, FINALLY, exactly what I wanted to do with this blog. I'm going to be making a series of lists of tips of how to deal with life, love, depression, etc and just add tiny little quips of humor and such that is just, well, me.

So here we go, buckle up for safety WWW!!!