Anxiety is kind of like an unwelcome visitor ....

[anxiouslyyours]

Anxiety is like an unwelcome visitor it doesnt necessarily announce it is coming and it is certainly not invited....

We shouldnt think that we are abnormal if we suffer with Anxiety.. its a normal reaction which most people have to stressful difficult situations... the really difficult part is where it becomes impossible to control.... when it is extreme and way out of proportion or perspective with that stressful situation and we temporarily loose our ability to rationalise our thoughts and feelings and our anxiety surrounding such a situation. I am 49 over the past 20 years I have realised through my experiences with varying bouts of Depression mostly accompanied by severe anxiety and also panic attacks.... that it is a learning curve and a life journey... with some dedication and hard work it is possible to learn to manage anxiety better it is helpful to understand ourselves and what makes us anxious and to accept it and to challenge our anxiety by challenging our thoughts and feelings - this does take practise!. I have found CBT very helpful for me and I am currently undergoing my second series of Cognitive Behavoural Therapy which has been a long time coming ( I had my 1st over 10 years ago). There are various techniques you can develop to help you to manage your anxiety better as it is personal to each of us but the psychological and physical symptoms are the scary things we do share the racing thoughts we can't control, the fear, the panic, the tension of being unable to relax, the confusion, the debilitation you feel, the lack of motivation and confidence. I have also found it exremely helpful to interact and meet others who also suffer from anxiety and mental health problems ( try your local Mental Health Resources & charities i.e MIND) I have attended Group Therapy worshops with my local MIND just knowing you are not alone often helps along with boosting your self esteem, confidence and assertiveness but this can take a while to get to grips with its taken me many years but it is worth it. SO DONT GIVE UP ON YOURSELF - YOU CAN FIGHT IT AND OVERCOME IT. HANG IN THERE.

[John12]

Very good post! What physical symptoms do you or did you have I keep thinking I am dieing

[anxiouslyyours in reply to John12]

Hi John How are you doing?? hope you are coping?? let me know

anxiouslyyours Jan

[Kaz12345]

Hi, nice to read another positive post this morning, Im sure it does take dedication and hard work and finding a way through it that works for you. Interesting that you mentioned MIND, I am exploring this option at the moment myself. We will all get there, it won't be easy, but will come.

[anxiouslyyours in reply to Kaz12345]

Hi there Kaz how are you getting on with your local Mind organisation and in general ? you replied to one of my blogs in Feb - Jan

anxiouslyyours

[anxiouslyyours]

Hi John and Kaz thanks for your kind comments glad you have read my blog. John to answer your question of physical symptoms .. I have suffered from bad indigestion due to tension in the upper body area also a heavy/tight feeling across my chest and some pains due to this tension. Headaches also due to tension, shakiness due to feeling anxious and nervous, waking up a lot through the night, frequent urges to go to the toilet. The pshysical symptoms can be very unpleasant and it is shocking how many GPs arent helpful with this illness. You do have to go out there and seek help yourself a lot - I have found that over the past 20 years and that can be very difficult for a lot of people. You are worth it dont forget that.