I have been a lifelong sufferer of anxiety. It is a double edged sword. It helps me to function in stressful times. I used to be in a high stress work environment, and I wasn’t aware that my anxiety was fuelling my adrenaline. I was seen to be coping very well, and I was enjoying the challenges of my problems as a manager. When I was wrongly attacked by a junior member of staff, I did feel wounded. I started to dread going into my once happy workplace. That’s when my adrenaline was zapped and the anxiety took over. I started to doubt my own ability. I knew that it was affecting every aspect of my once happy life. I left my job and moved to another area of the country. I saw my GP and I had talking therapy. I am grateful that I recognised that my health is vital. I think that talking is the first step, but doing anything that you enjoy is massively important. I practice reiki and meditation to help me sleep. Medication should be a last resort rather than a go to. Helping myself to understand what triggers me has helped me live a happy and healthy life.
Anxiety coping mechanisms.: I have been a... - Anxiety Support
Anxiety coping mechanisms.
![13cats-lives profile image](https://images.hu-production.be/avatars/7aee8ea1-c965-40fe-9b0c-5803af234d0b_small@2x_100x100.jpg)
Written by
![13cats-lives profile image](https://images.hu-production.be/avatars/7aee8ea1-c965-40fe-9b0c-5803af234d0b_small@2x_100x100.jpg)
13cats-lives
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
1 Reply
•
Thank you. It helped me reading what you said
Not what you're looking for?
You may also like...
Living with anxiety
I just want to post about my experience with anxiety.
2 years ago was my first attack I didn't no...
Anxiety!! :-(
Hello
I'm new to this site and I'm deaf myself.
I have mild anxiety problems recently but...
Anxiety feeling
I have been having abit of anxiety and dression now for the last few wks, and today im having a...
Coping with anxiety
Hello all, this was my answer to a recent post in another HU forum and someone kindly suggested I...
my anxiety is consuming me
hi all. New to these type of groups but think sharing might help me. It’s a long story but I’ve had...