Teafrenzy
10-21-2016, 01:05 AM
There really is a lot of negativity on these boards and understandably so.
Try some positive thinking for a change. It's partial therapy.
Name something that your anxiety disorder has done to change you for the better.
I know for me, I have noticed the following changes:
1) I am eating better and exercising more often. Ok this is related to fear, which isn't such a positive motivation. However, when I'm not having my panic attacks, I feel great. When people see me they often say "wow you look great", not realizing that I may be having a panic attack as they speak. I'm basically like a human Alfa Romeo, I look ok on the outside but the inside isn't so great.
2) I think I am a better, more sensitive person. When I see homeless people walking around, I am way more understanding. What if I was poor and lived paycheck to paycheck and then contracted my panic disorder? You can get fired and not pay the rent so easily. And the only relief would be relatively cheap alcohol. That would make things worse in the long run.
Try some positive thinking for a change. It's partial therapy.
Name something that your anxiety disorder has done to change you for the better.
I know for me, I have noticed the following changes:
1) I am eating better and exercising more often. Ok this is related to fear, which isn't such a positive motivation. However, when I'm not having my panic attacks, I feel great. When people see me they often say "wow you look great", not realizing that I may be having a panic attack as they speak. I'm basically like a human Alfa Romeo, I look ok on the outside but the inside isn't so great.
2) I think I am a better, more sensitive person. When I see homeless people walking around, I am way more understanding. What if I was poor and lived paycheck to paycheck and then contracted my panic disorder? You can get fired and not pay the rent so easily. And the only relief would be relatively cheap alcohol. That would make things worse in the long run.