I was asked to speak to a College Mental Health class today and was excited to have this opportunity. The students were great and asked many excellent questions on my experiences living with Panic Disorder, the stigma of mental illness, and how I was progressing. It has reconfirmed my feelings that Anxiety and Mental Illness remains in the dark, with …
Impossible Is Nothing:Italo Romano
This story is incredible and hit me hard in that it shows limitations are only a state of mind. Extreme sports star still flying high despite losing his legs as a teenager. These gravity-defying stunts would be impressive no matter who was performing them. But they are all the more amazing when you realize this extreme sports star, Italo Romano, …
Defeating Anxiety: 2010 Baseball MVP Joey Votto
What an unbelievable year for Major League baseball awards, having two winners that have overcome significant issues in order to achieve this tremendous honour. The 2010 National League MVP award goes to Joey Votto, who recently returned after taking over a year off due to anxiety and panic attacks. I have previously included the story of Josh Hamilton and his …
From No Limbs,To No Limits: The Nick Vujicic Story
I came across this video and was absolutely floored. The message was so captivating that I kept replaying it. I found this video to be humbling and a wake up call to appreciate what you have as opposed to focusing on what you don’t have. In the last couple of months I started a gratitude journal, listing what I have …
I’m Proof That Hope Is Never Lost: The Josh Hamilton Story
I read Josh Hamilton’s story and was inspired, motivated, and felt myself cheering for him. He has been through many hard times and has now come out on top. I want him to succeed because in doing so, he gives all of us hope to succeed as well. I have the same feelings towards my Panic Disorder as Josh Hamilton …
Never Give Up: The “Minotauro” Nogueira story
The story of Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira I feel is one of the most inspirational in sports and gives strength to people battling to make changes and overcome obstacles. Here is a news article that reports the story, but I feel the videos have the element of emotion and motivation. Article link:www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/…5/0305mma.html” Written by Hal Habib West Palm Beach Post …