Happy days are here again.

[Jeff1943]

Problems. Worries. Things to do. Too many and anxiety has a silver dart with your name on it.

Last Christmas my great grandsons came to see me. Don't see them that often, they live up north, but they know me well enough to know I'm not Darth Vader's representative on Earth. Specially when we play the find the candy bar game. But it was exhausting.

Once they were gone I acquired bronchitis. For two weeks I sat and slept in an armchair, it helped with the coughing. But I quite liked it. Nothing to do, nothing to worry about for two whole weeks. Everything would have to wait, everything could wait, no need to feel guilty. It was the most serene and stress free fortnight in living memory, not even a trace of that first thing in the morning low.

Anxiety disorder doesn't just happen for no reason. It happens because we think we have too many problems and can't cope. So we crash.

Maybe we underestimate ourselves. We're better at sorting problems and things to be done than we think. It's deadlines that get in the way and make us panic. So maybe slow down, is that deadline really necessary? So what if the ton of leaves the Oak tree sheds aren't cleared in January. February will do.

I think we have to learn to say No more often and mean it. We'll make a good job of it but someone will have to wait. What's the hurry?

Turning down the pressure distances us from high anxiety. It can give us more 'me time' doing things that make us happy. Remember happy?

No need to let anxiety disorder be a self inflicted injury.

Acknowledgements to Jack Vettriano.

[1973m]

Thank you Jeff..

I’m so scared to slow down though..that’s when the thoughts come and overwhelm me .. I’m almond chanting keep busy, keep busy ..who can I see .. who’ll come and see me so I’m not alone .. I don’t want to be alone ..

I hope you’re feeling better soon.

[Funkyfaerie in reply to 1973m]

You're not alone on here. ❤️

[1973m in reply to Funkyfaerie]

Thank you .. how are you?

[Funkyfaerie in reply to 1973m]

Sorry for delayed reply.

Unfortunately I have had a few jittery days, but I'm sure I'll get over it again! 🙄

What about you?

[1973m in reply to Funkyfaerie]

I’m ok today .. been a hard week though. Keep strong

[Jeff1943 in reply to 1973m]

Fine now, thank you. Let those thoughts come, 1973m. Simply accept them, they can do you no harm. There is no need to fear them. Do not seek too much time in diversions to block the feelings/symptoms out.

When you can accept them, truly accept them, not just 'put up with' them then you will lose your fear of them and hope returns. This is the way towards respite and recovery.

For many, a low threshold to anxiety is inherited but through Acceptance as described by Doctor Claire Weekes it can still be minimised and long periods of remission experienced.

Claire Weekes was nominated for a Nobel Prize for her contribution to overcoming anxiety and depletion through her method.

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What a fabulous post..thank you from the bottom of my heart... these words are so wise and powerful.....love reading the positive posts on here!

May you have a beautiful day...

Sparkles & dump trucks of groovy love, peace, light, joy & hugs Jeff1943!