How to accept myself as an anxious person

[CatIsMyCopilot]

I have a lot of anxiety recently over... being anxious, especially around people.

I feel I'm not the same person I was before my anxiety came on (6 months ago). When I'm nervous and anxious over something, I feel I'm not connecting with the people in my life e.g. my friends and husband. This is OK, I guess, if I'm rarely anxious/nervous, but sometimes it feels like I'm more often anxious than not.

I feel like I need to just accept the nervousness while it's there, and ride it out. But it's so hard because I feel like I'm this different person, living a different life. I find that so hard to accept.

I'm interested in hearing how others who are farther along in their anxiety journey have adapted back to normal life.

[Lizz1989]

I understand you perfectly I have the same issue on and off for the past 7yrs now and just last month my anxiety became worse than how I had it in the past it’s so debilitating I’ve been off work for 3 weeks I cry almost everyday because the symptoms are so scary and constant but I know that this will pass it’s just temporary you’ll be fine

[Coop1313]

Accepting this who you are is a good thing and it doesn’t mean you have to be this way forever. I tried to deny my anxiety telling myself it will eventually get better because it just has to. But when I started to write down in a journal what I was feeling, it became clear to me that I need to deal with this and it really didn’t matter to me at that point what other people thought. We are here for you and will help any way we possibility can.

[CatIsMyCopilot in reply to Coop1313]

Thank you >_< I really appreciate that. I'm trying to deal with it, but something in me just feels so resistant to accepting this nature in myself. I hope I can learn to accept.

[sweetiepye in reply to CatIsMyCopilot]

You don't have to accept yourself as an anxious person , but you do have to accept that you experience anxiety. You will only over come it by facing it, and soldering on. It is scary , it won't hurt you. Read about what causes people to become anxious. Extra adrenalin surging through your body causes your symptoms. Once you learn to deal with this you will feel so empowered. It will build your self confidence no end. Pam

[Coop1313 in reply to CatIsMyCopilot]

You will when you are ready. I am confident of that. Just be sure to let me know when you are!!!

[imasleep123]

TBH, when I started to accept anxiety as part of my life I started getting a lot better. I started taking my therapy more seriously, actively practicing my coping skills that my therapists would give me to try, and being diligent with my medication. I still have anxiety these days and it’s much much more manageable. I have been panic attack free for 4 years as well.

[wysereveryday]

I have felt the same way recently. I've had anxiety for awhile now but it recently got worse with new symptoms (yey!) I am a mom. Sometimes I feel like I'm neglecting my children of affection. I do the bare minimum because I'm always spacing out. I found that instead of telling them "not right now, mommy doesnt feel good" I say "yes" because maybe just maybe it will put a smile on my face. I also highly recommend yoga and cutting back on any caffeine. Multivitamins help as well. When your body isn't healthy your mind knows it. (Not.saying your unhealthy just things that have worked) when I cut alcohol and caffeine out of my life.my anxiety decreased sizably! Hope this helps!

[Ollyvie]

Responds

Hello dear, am sorry to hear of what you are going through with anxiety. I want you to know that you are not alone, and you can survive and deal with this. I know that sometimes it can be hard to shake it off but in times like this you have to find things you can do that will distract you or help you feel better. One of the things that has help me most is my support system when I need them most. They understand me and know the right words to tell me when I am even negative. I have quotations at vantage point in my house that I constantly read to keep my mind focus. I also love watching movies and listening to inspirational music. Movies works for me well so I have paid for monthly subscription. You will have to explore other things to see what works for you. I also try to read resource for more information. You can check these out bit.ly/2mFxWoz . You can get in touch when you need to chat. Best wished.