demons with claws

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Here's a question I struggle with a lot. What if your demons have claws that can hurt you? I developed ulcerative colitis about 7 years ago. It's added a new dimension to my anxieties. It's sort of a turbo-anxiety that creates stomach virus symptoms that pretty much sideline me for hours or days. And it damages the lining of the intestines. it doesn't pop up all the time, just when I'm contemplating certain activities like travelling and screenwriting. I can do without the travelling but I've been working on screenplays for about 17 years now. But when I get close to a possible sale, the uber-anxiety kicks in and I get a colitis attack with all the inconveniences. I basically can't leave the house. It's a little hard to "sit with" colitis symptoms, especially knowing that this demon is shredding my intestines, actually doing damage. I've recently come to the conclusion that this may not be a valued activity at all. Maybe that's what the intense anxiety is telling me. How can you tell the difference? Jeff Beres-----------------Check out the Horror Screenwriter's Page at: http://home.comcast.net/~jberes5/horror.htm