I love anxiety because....

[Michael1969]

I don't really love anxiety. I hate it with every bone in my body. if had the choice of losing my right arm and losing anxiety at the same time I think I'd probably take it.

So what's the point of this blog?

If we can each find something good to say about anxiety then maybe it could be good therapy for us....We are often told to face our fears....Accept and even beckon anxiety and panic attacks.

So here goes......

I love anxiety because.....

Without experiencing it I would never have understood how it can make someone feel. This makes me much more empathic towards someone who is experiencing anxiety or any mental health issue for that matter...It makes me reach out and offer support.

My partner nursed me through the worst anxiety of my life and I felt such a deep love for her for helping me...That love continues and grows stronger each and every day.

So thanks anxiety......Love you

[Cookster99]

well said, its made me have more empathy for mental health issues in general. my OH has been an angel for the support she has given me while going through the death of her father as well, supporting her mother and working long shifts. i would like to say a big heartfelt thankyou to all the people who support us. xxxx love cookie xxxx

[Hidden in reply to Cookster99]

Totally agree with cookster and you,

Its made me a better compassionate person too, who genuinely cares for others in a healthier way, that doesn't strip me of all my energy. I still have my negative moments, but pick up on them quicker now, before things get out of hand.

Saying that it also has;

shown me appreciation for our world we live in, all its inhabitants, and connected me with what really matters, life in the present

B

xxx

[loubie25]

This is such a lovely blog.

Because i am always aware of my anxiety and how i am feeling i have become very sensitive to other peoples needs and feelings, I never judge people just because they are different, and it has made me a very understanding and caring person. Xx

[KatyCee]

What a wonderful blog - and I love the picture

I love anxiety because, after years of fighting it and hating it, I've now embraced it as part of who I am and it makes me feel special It makes me different, it gives me a story to tell, and like you said it's also made me so much more open-minded and empathetic to other people suffering with mental health problems.

I also love anxiety because it's brought me here to this site. I am happier and calmer than I have been in a long time at the moment, and although I have days where I feel like it's all been uprooted and gone back to square one, overall I think being on this forum has helped me hugely. It's given me the opportunity to support others and write my own story and I'm so grateful for that

Katy xx

[Michael1969]

I love anxiety because.........

I have finally been able to contact caring sensitive creative people like all of you. I am truly overwhelmed by the support that everyone offers each other on this site.

It's great to share experiences and is helping me very much....I have genuinely cried twice tonight at the amount of effort people here are putting into responses to questions that I am asking.

big thanks and love to everyone

[Michael1969]

PS. As a lot of you will be able to testify....It's very difficult to cry on 10mg of escitilopram

Maybe it's the 4 Glasses of Chardonnay that's counteracting the meds LOL

[copdber]

I suffered with anxiety for many years I'm doing ok now with the help of my anti d. I loved that I have had anxiety because it has made me the person I am today. Since the start of becoming ill with anxiety I have been diagnosed with lupus and copd. I can honestly say I would I would rather have these two conditions than to have my anxiety come back.