Psychology today defined anxiety as; “a normal reaction to stress.” For some of us, this is the case, for others, it goes much deeper than that.
What does anxiety really feel like? It is feeling that everything in your life is broken and needs immediate attention! Heart palpitations, sweat, panic, fear, finding it hard to breathe, and lightheadedness… anxiety can lead to panic attacks, where you may hyperventilate, you may feel claustrophobic, you may feel frightened with it turning to sheer terror that the worst has certainly happened. The tears will come, you will curl up in a ball and just try to get through it.
Over time you must learn what triggers your anxiety, learn the art of cognitively talking yourself out of an anxiety state before it reaches a full-fledged panic attack. Positive self-talk.
- What I am feeling is not my reality.
- Nothing is going to hurt me.
- No one is hurt.
- I will not die from anxiety.
- Just Breathe. Inhale, exhale.
If you love someone with anxiety, and they trust you enough to let them know that they have anxiety, consider yourself lucky. A person with anxiety feels deep emotions. They will never belittle you, never laugh at your insecurities, never pick you apart naming your faults. Why? Because this has been done to them.
Finally, anxiety is a real condition. The more severe it is may lead you to seek out some medical advice. There are medications and therapists that treat anxiety and panic attacks. Be aware of your triggers and choose best how you handle them. Find what works for you.
~Kim
It kills me sometimes how you manage to write about something I really need to read, some wisdom I really need to be reminded of, without knowing I need it.
This was… perfect. What I feel is not real, it’s just anxiety. Oooosa! ~ Kit
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Anxiety is tough… I constantly use self talk to keep myself from going into a full panic attack. I can be very irrational! I define it, and the world tilts back on it’s axis as it should. Thanks for all the kind comments and the wonderful inspiring thoughts that allow me to keep blogging with enthusiasm! ~Kim
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Deeply moving and incredibly real…….xo
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Thank you Michele. ~Kim
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edge
over the ledge
whether real or imagined
it is the gist
and the test
of my gut feelings
in the now!
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Wow.
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hang in there. talk to me here if you like. i m too have my issues .
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Thank you!
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yw
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Such a great and helpful post, dear Kim! Sometimes it’s so hard to combat anxiety…
Thanks for sharing your precious thoughts!
Wish you a beautiful weekend… ♥ ♥ ♥!!!
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Thank you, dear Joanna! ~Kim
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This is great advice Kim. As someone who used to suffer panic attacks and anxiety (that still sometimes tears it’s ugly Graf) I know how real it is and how important it is to have good support around us. Thank you for sharing this. Take care xo
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From me to you, I know THE attacks well, and eliminating them is a full time chore, not always conquered but fought the best we can! I’m glad you weighed in with your comment! ~Kim
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You’re very welcome Kim. It’s an ongoing challenge managing them without a doubt. x
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