Recovery isn’t as easy as it sounds (unfortunately), and, for many anxiety sufferers, progress can be slow. It is not uncommon to get so far and then recovery seems to stall. There may be many reasons for this, but a sneaky one that is important to know about is Continue reading “The Fear of Recovery”
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Paradoxes of Anxiety
Among the reasons the anxiety state is bewildering and so hard to get out of are the many paradoxes of anxiety. These puzzle us and make us think they have to be solved if we wish to recover. The truth is Continue reading “Paradoxes of Anxiety”
Being Ourselves
There is a strength and a freedom in being ourselves, and not feeling like we have to conform and meet the expectations of others. It’s cool to be different, interesting to be unique, and amazingly gratifying to be our true selves. So why do we Continue reading “Being Ourselves”
How to Treat our Symptoms, Thoughts and Feelings
Treating symptoms, thoughts and feelings (emotions) the right way is crucial to the recovery from anxiety. How we reacted to these in the past led us into the anxiety state. How we respond to them going forward determines whether we remain in the anxiety state or recover from anxiety.
There are very important differences Continue reading “How to Treat our Symptoms, Thoughts and Feelings”
Acknowledging Your Anxiety to Others
Have you been able to be open and honest about your anxiety to your friends and family? Or are you in the “putting on a brave face” mode?
There are some very strong motivations for not acknowledging your anxiety to others. Firstly, you are Continue reading “Acknowledging Your Anxiety to Others”
Indecision
Indecision is a symptom of the anxiety state. It can have a major impact on our life. We may struggle with whether to go to a party, or go on a trip.
We may wonder whether Continue reading “Indecision”
Recovery from Anxiety
Recovery from anxiety and anxious suffering is everything you hope for, and more. As someone who suffered for decades with anxiety, dreaming of finding a way to recover from that state, I can say that full recovery has greatly exceeded my dreams and expectations. Continue reading “Recovery from Anxiety”