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Out of Focus
Photo taken by Katia, a 23-year-old woman who lives in the Ruhr Area of Germany. She was diagnosed with somatoform disorder and panic disorder with a phase of anxiety in 2008. Since then, she has struggled to live with a lot of symptoms, such as extrasystoles (an irregular heartbeat) and nervousness. She completed her first therapy successfully in 2010. Unfortunately recent episodes in her life have pushed her to her limits, so she will soon start her second therapy, which she would like to document with her pictures. She is a student of History and German language and literature studies, but besides writing, photography is her biggest hobby, one that helps her express feelings.
About this photo: “This picture “Out of Focus” was taken for my 365project, after I decided yesterday to start a new therapy. It´s hard to learn that some things can bring you back to your knees. But I also would like to show that I am optimistic so the picture is not B&W but colourful. My biggest wish is to get my symptoms under control so that I will be free to design my life like I want it to be. Happy, cheerful and full of love… I believe I am able to do so!“
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Reblogged this on My Thought. My Words… My LIFE! and commented:
I like this photo!
Because it shows exactly how my world looks sometimes… floating, blurred. Without much memory. I don’t know. Just blurred. Night switches into Day, Day switches Night. Time is running, but also seems to stop sometimes. Everything is intertwining. Just blurred. GREAT photo!
this is a beautiful story, and the perfect corresponding photo!
I like this photo and concept. Great idea!
Reblogged this on some serious jua kali.
boy does this ever sound like me! my heart beats loud and fast, i am the most hyper person i know and have ever known, always feel wired, cant sleep or calm down. its so frustrating. I have a liver disease as my other health problem that just increased the panic and anxiety and with this disease,rest is important as with most…HOW U GONNA REST WITH PANIC AND ANXIETY? lol
I can totally relate to this girl…know it exactly! I used to be so organized and together and can’t concentrate or focus either, this photo is what it feels like inside your head whey you try.