CREATIING ANXIETY
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CREATIING ANXIETY
| Fri, 02-09-2007 - 12:39pm |
Hey everyone...I was just wondering if it is possible to create your own anxiety about a certain situation or task? Or is that a part of having an anxiety problem? I feel like I am confused now... Any suggestions or advice? Thank you!
Mandi

Remember that old saying? God helps those who help themselves? Having been an anxious person all my life & having panic attacks for 36+years, I am an expert in MY OWN ANXIETY. I know that I do myself more harm than good, by fixating on my concerns, fears & worries. Spending time *what iffing* gets me nowhere fast & is a waste of valuable time. I have decided to help myself;)
Of course we contribute to our anxiety. We create alot of it. However, it's within our control as to how much or how little we will allow it to affect us. It takes practice, but you can win the anxiety game. In the *coping tips & tricks* folder below are a couple of great links to worry & how you can learn to limit it & use it to your advantage. GL, Mandi! (((hugs))) jan
Thanx! That makes sense...I think I also read that in doing my anxiety research. Sometimes I know that I am going to be expected to do something, and I build it up in my mind so much and create this big ball of anxiety, but I guess that is what anxiety is. Thank you for your advice. Very thoughtful. Much Thanx!
Mandi
I wasn't sure...since I have yet to be able to take control back from my anxiety. Sometimes I feel like I the "Whatifffs" turn positive things into negative things. My life has been full of worrying since I was in jr. high. My anxiety has held me back. I will check out the tips. It just gets so frustrating! It seems like it should be easy to do. Thank you....Many hugs!
Mandi
I would say yes, it is possible to create anxiety if your thought process is going over something repeatedly or if you are anticipating something to happen (whether it is likely to happen or not!)
Sheri Ann