tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639730431565481154.post1427836711536006101..comments2023-09-01T19:23:01.487+01:00Comments on Anxious Ramblings: Anxiety - My Closest CompanionCharlotte Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13263840229089047291noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639730431565481154.post-73895911300498759072018-02-07T10:44:16.442+00:002018-02-07T10:44:16.442+00:00It is something difficult to understand and for so...It is something difficult to understand and for someone who works in a profession which requires and lot of logic and the ability to "fix" things, this is something that I'd find really hard to deal with when trying to "help" someone who has anxiety. There are times where I have to mentally focus and tell myself, "this isn't something you can fix, it is not in your control... just listen and understand."jonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15067231704128141239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639730431565481154.post-39457786036859266632013-03-08T17:10:05.393+00:002013-03-08T17:10:05.393+00:00Brilliant post. It's actually surprising how c...Brilliant post. It's actually surprising how common it is. Does no wonders for the social life though, and I've lost heaps of friends because I don't find it easy to just go out with them just for simple social things like drinks int he pub! Getting there though. Like you, I've gone to do classes and hobby stuff, and on getting to the destination, am unable to move. In the end I just turn around and go back home! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639730431565481154.post-23996675410073706642013-03-07T12:50:03.201+00:002013-03-07T12:50:03.201+00:00Sounds like a horribly frustrating and wearing con...Sounds like a horribly frustrating and wearing condition to live with. Have you heard of or tried Mindfulness? My wife - by no means suffering anxiety to the same degree, just a very stressful job & tendency to worry - has been doing it for some time now and finding it really helpful. She uses it to zone out of worrying about the past or future and just be in the moment. It helps her not trying to fight against any worry or stressful thoughts that appear, but just noticing and accepting them, and it seems easier to let them go away. She would recommend Jon Kabat-Zinn if you're interested:<br /><br />http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindfulness-Beginners-Reclaiming-Present-Moment/dp/1604076585<br /><br />I agree medicine and support are great by the way, not suggesting this as an alternative but could be a helpful supplement. All the best to you anyway.Mike Wilkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639730431565481154.post-60876740032692179832013-03-07T12:49:45.544+00:002013-03-07T12:49:45.544+00:00Dunno how to be me, ha haDunno how to be me, ha haSusan Guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639730431565481154.post-88920067086386855632013-03-07T12:48:21.429+00:002013-03-07T12:48:21.429+00:00Takes guts to to put that in writing Lots. Proud o...Takes guts to to put that in writing Lots. Proud of you. No-one understands Anxiety until they have actually experienced it. How can we, it is so illogical and incapacitating. I've spent months whilst World War III was battling in my head, and suffered many of the symptoms you have highlighted. Even now there are times when I feel that I "just can't", thats when I try to break things down, starting with, take one step forward...... and now another......... Mum XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639730431565481154.post-72901308071675521822013-03-07T11:31:57.769+00:002013-03-07T11:31:57.769+00:00You are brilliant! I've had Anxiety for the pa...You are brilliant! I've had Anxiety for the past 20 something years, and I wish I had a quid for everytime someone said "pull yourself together", these are the people that haven't a clue what we're going through.<br />This is a very real, physically debilitating, fear of things that are part of every day living - however mundane, and I'm here and I understand, if you need a chat. <3Sandra Marshallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639730431565481154.post-11864649213579092242013-03-07T00:16:53.487+00:002013-03-07T00:16:53.487+00:00Wow, That is just so......
Well done you!!!Wow, That is just so......<br />Well done you!!!amagicdrag0nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09985944805278848700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639730431565481154.post-229689872192615032013-03-06T22:14:03.674+00:002013-03-06T22:14:03.674+00:00Thank you :) xxxThank you :) xxxCharlotte Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263840229089047291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3639730431565481154.post-71512774647835831452013-03-06T21:20:34.445+00:002013-03-06T21:20:34.445+00:00Well done for sharing that - you're very brave...Well done for sharing that - you're very brave and strong. Big bear hugs xxAimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09411709323333423007noreply@blogger.com