Do you have something that you never told/did before but would like to reveal now? Go ahead.

[Staciel]

I know that apart of being a horrible state of mind, anxiety is also an opportunity to break the habit.

I noticed that only when I had anxiety, I felt I can allow myself to say and do what I want. I do not have to keep a face anymore.

The studies showed that people who suffers from anxiety are over-responible, tactful people. People around think they can push their limits, go beyond and feel good at their expense.

But enough is enough! Please go ahead and scream out about stuff you might be afraid to face now.

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You're absolutely right about the anxious folk being quite special. A lot of famous historical figures from many backgrounds suffered from anxiety or depression. One of the most influential presidents in United States history was Abraham Lincoln. Having experienced so much death in his family (prior to his own death), Lincoln had what doctors called "melancholy" which would be clinical depression today.

You also mention facing anxiety....doing and saying what you want...and that's an enormous positive step. A lot of what CBT encourages is exactly that...taking back control of the metaphorical wheel from letting anxiety dictate situations. We can allow it to exist, but we do not allow it to dictate our schedule or daily events. Kudos there.

As for what I'm afraid of facing now...it would probably be "being" in the middle of nowhere. I have sort of a "health" anxiety and like knowing that help is always nearby. While activities such as camping or adventure seeking type things like that sound fun and free, I'm afraid to take the leap at being hours or many miles away from help. It's an irrational thought and I've identified it as much, but I hate that I've let anxiety keep me from it. Even things such as attending social events like hockey games and concerts have me a little less willing. I quit drinking alcohol (save N/A beers) and those events went hand in hand with my habit. Now that I don't have it to pacify my anxiety, I'm afraid of what the anxiety will do. Again, just irrational thinking and I'm sure I'll be at a show, a hockey game, and hopefully camping in the wilderness in the future. I have to...I'm driving...not anxiety.

Thoughtful and engaging post

[Staciel in reply to Hidden]

I understand on the topic of health anxiety. It same with me.

But I tend to overwork and exploit my body. I am reckless when I am not anxious. So my worries are partially justifiable

There is only one remedy for it. A strong desire or emotion that can beat the anxiety to the moment when you say "I don't care if I die next second, this all I just amazing".

[Hidden in reply to Staciel]

Awesome thought and I'll have to use it...."Heck with it...what's the worst that can happen Meh, it was worth it!"

[Staciel in reply to Hidden]

Hey, Aequitas you're pretty positive. I bet you have passed the most difficult part of anxiety?