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Fuck Anxiety Chapters 1-5

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 Blink number 1 Anxiety comes in different forms, and some are incredibly difficult to live with. Do you experience heart palpitations and difficulty breathing? If you're in otherwise good health, these symptoms might be caused by anxiety. While anxiety comes in a variety of forms, these issues generally fall under the category of anxiety disorders, each of which has different symptoms Everyone feels anxious at some point in time, but anxiety can also take much more serious forms. Just take phobias, which most people are familiar with. They refer to disorders in which a specific situation or object, like a spider, brings an overwhelming sensation of fear. Another type of anxiety disorder is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, which can be the result of traumatic life experiences, like being abused as a child or going to war. And then there's obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, which is another anxiety disorder in which fear drives obsessions. The symptoms of OCD ra...
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The Dempsey Pen Title: Standing at the Crossroads: A Canadian Voice in a Global Trade War

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We’re in the middle of something big—something that most people feel but don’t fully understand. They call it a tariff war, a global reshuffling of power, trade, and control. But to me, it feels more like a tug-of-war between countries trying to secure their own future while leaving the rest of us scrambling for stability. Canada is stuck in the middle. With trade tensions heating up between the UK, China, and the U.S., and with conflict casting a long shadow across the world, we’re facing a resource crunch that affects everyday life—from the gas in our cars to the lumber that builds our homes. The U.S. talks about reshoring manufacturing, making everything at home. But what does that mean for us? When one superpower pulls in, the ripples leave countries like Canada dry—low on supply, delayed on shipments, and fighting for leverage we never really had to begin with. Add to that the fentanyl crisis, which is tearing through our communities like a silent war. It doesn’t make headlines li...
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  Brent Dempsey Books   Make sure to click the link as its to my website 
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Into the Wind

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Into the Wind The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting long shadows over the tranquil Heart Lake. Its waters glistened under the fading daylight, a mirror reflecting the evergreen trees and the majestic mountains that encircled the pristine wilderness. John Mitchell, a rugged man in his mid-forties, stood on the shore, gazing out at the lake he loved most. Heart Lake had always held a special place in John's heart. It was his escape from the bustle of everyday life, a secluded paradise he could call his own. Every weekend, he'd set out on his little fishing boat to explore its hidden coves and reel in colossal fish. This particular weekend, John felt a compelling urge to venture out alone. The weather forecast predicted clear skies and gentle winds, perfect for a solo adventure. He loaded his fishing gear onto his trusty boat, the "Wanderer," and pushed off into the placid waters. He was well-prepared, taking care to notify his friends and family about his plans, pr...
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