Onedia In The Ozarks

Imagine a  day when you have some small worry ¹ that so consumed you that while walking about and carrying on the day you were reciting a silent litany of, “please don’t let that happen” or “please let it be okay” . Meanwhile in the outer world you are easily distracted and often clumsy. Extra  diligence and constant mental redirection is necessary simply to keep focused on conversations and tasks at hand.

Imagine a pain or small ailment that becomes a source of fear in your mind.  Imagine being torn each month when it is time for self breast exam. You are terrified to do it because you might find something and terrified not to because you  might not find something. Imagine spinning yourself up for two weeks before your annual physical worried that they may discover something terrible. Imagine walking around… Continue reading →