Dale Carnegies
How to stop worrying and start living.

First published in 1948. A very old book. One that my father gave to me on Christmas (only as a lend mind). Last June I had a panic attack and thought I was having a stroke (minds out of gutters people) and ended up being admitted to hospital. I had high blood pressure a very stressful job and not great health. The Doctor informed me that I had suffered a panic attack and that whilst I wasn't in the best of shape I certainly wasn't dying.

For three months after I had horrible sensations of worms crawling around in my head. This was sickening but I knew they were caused by nerves and suffered them. Over time they dwindled away but with the stress of work always came back soon after.

This book. Within minutes of reading the first few pages. "Cured" me of my worry. I, who had been one of the most laid back people you had ever met had let a job and life wrap me into a ball of nerves.

I'll leave you's with my new motto taken from the book.

Tomorrow I do not fear you, for I have lived today.
( dazbrilliantwhites has been meaning to change this..., Thu 5 Jan 2012, 15:47, 2 replies)

*panic attack fives*
horrible, isn't it?
( janet aylia y'all motherfuckers need jesus, Thu 5 Jan 2012, 15:58, closed)

It is disgusting,
I had to think a while what panic attack fives meant. Seriously if you suffer from them read this book. He is preachy but it's relevant and can be tweaked to everyday use.

When it happened to me I was rendered completely useless and I wasn't even able to function when on holiday. But after reading the book I attended hospital today with my 1yr old who had to be checked in for the night. I care for him and it hurt to leave him and my wife there but I will not worry about it. :)
( dazbrilliantwhites has been meaning to change this..., Thu 5 Jan 2012, 22:11, closed)