HOW TO HEAL FROM ANXIETY

Introduction

Anxiety is a very real part of life. It's not something that people can just "get over" and certainly not something that's experienced by weak people. As I've said in the past, anxiety is simply a part of my brain chemistry, but you'll never hear me say that it makes me weak. Anxiety can make us feel like we're constantly on edge and ready to snap at any moment or fall off the deep end into madness. However, this isn't true; anxiety will never cause you to snap or make you weak in any way. In fact, there are many ways to fight back against anxiety and heal from it!

It is okay to be anxious.

First, it is important to remind yourself that you are not alone. Anxiety is a very common condition that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It can be caused by many factors, but most often occurs when your emotions become heightened in response to a perceived threat or stressor (e.g., public speaking).

Anxiety itself is not a weakness—it does not mean you are crazy or untalented (and if someone tells you this, ignore them). It's important for the people around us to understand that anxiety isn't something we choose; it's an illness just like depression or arthritis. The symptoms may feel out of control at times, but there are things you can do in order to reduce their impact on your life.

You will go through periods of extreme anxiety.

You will go through periods of extreme anxiety. Your body will react to your thoughts, and this can lead to panic attacks or anxiety attacks. You may feel like you're having a heart attack, or your mind may go blank with fear. There's no way out of it: when you have severe anxiety, these symptoms are normal and they will pass. But it doesn't feel that way when you're in the moment, and that's where meditation comes in handy—it helps keep you grounded so that even if these feelings come up for some reason—like perhaps because it's a very stressful time—you'll be able to handle them better than if you weren't meditating regularly.

You will also experience periods of calm.

You will also experience periods of calm. These periods may be brief and it may be difficult to believe that they will last, but they are worth getting excited about. The feeling of being able to enjoy moments without anxiety is a real gift! You can start by thinking about the things you have been able to do on your own recently. Maybe it was taking a walk around the block with no one else in sight, or maybe it was reading an entire book from start to finish without interruption (and not wishing for some). Maybe it’s taking a bath on Saturday night instead of drinking heavily at a bar with friends—all because you want some time alone with yourself! Whatever the moment was, keep thinking about it and make plans for what other enjoyable experiences might happen soon in your life.

Just because you have anxiety doesn't mean you are weak.

• Just because you have anxiety doesn't mean you are weak.

You want to be strong and brave like everyone else, but anxiety keeps getting in the way. You try your best to ignore it and fight through it, but sometimes it's too much for even the strongest person to bear.

• You can still be effective in life with anxiety.

Anxiety isn't something that will hold you back from being successful or living a full life—it's just a part of who you are that makes things more difficult at times. If anything, people should respect your ability to overcome something so difficult when others couldn’t do what they needed without feeling overwhelmed by anxiety symptoms!

People can experience anxiety and still be effective in life.

You may feel like you’re being judged, or that others are saying that your anxiety is a sign of weakness. This is not true. It’s okay to ask for help when you need it. You don't have to be perfect at everything, and it's okay if you're struggling with anxiety.

It's also important to remember that while anxiety is a real problem, it doesn't mean that the person who has it is any less effective than their peers in their roles as parents, spouses and employees. In fact, some people actually find that they are extremely productive during times of high stress because they work harder than ever before!

Anxieties never go away but the fear associated with them does decrease.

Anxiety is a part of life. You might have it, but so does everyone else. It doesn’t make you weak or stupid; it just makes you human. You can manage your anxiety in small ways and large ways, but the only way to truly overcome it is to realize that it will always be there with you. The fear associated with an anxious moment will decrease over time, not disappear completely because that would be unrealistic.

Anxiety isn’t something we choose; it affects us all differently and manifests itself differently depending on our own personal experiences as well as how much stress we are under at any given time in our lives (even if that stress has nothing to do with anxiety). However, there are many ways one can manage their anxiety without having to take medication or needing therapy sessions every week: learning how the mind works (for example meditation helped me learn how my brain works), learning new coping mechanisms such as breathing exercises (which helped me quiet my mind), getting a good night’s sleep every night (which helps calm down my nerves), eating right so that I feel better physically rather than worse off for what I ate earlier in the day etcetera etcetera etcetera...

There is nothing that can cause you to "snap", that's just what it feels like.

It's important to know that there is nothing that can cause you to "snap", that's just what it feels like. It doesn't matter if you're in danger or not, your body will respond by pumping out adrenaline and cortisol—your body's own self-defense mechanism. This happens because anxiety is a symptom of something else: some kind of threat.

Your body perceives a threat and produces feelings of fear, stress, and panic as part of its natural fight-or-flight response. However, this response may be triggered by something as simple as being late for work or feeling overwhelmed at work (which makes sense since these circumstances can give rise to intense emotions).

You won't feel any shame about medication or therapy.

As you heal, and as the self-forgiveness comes in, you will feel more comfortable talking about your anxiety. You’ll know that it’s a normal reaction to what happened and this will help you not feel shameful when talking about it with others.

You may also be able to start taking medication if that is something that has been helpful for other people with similar issues. You will be more open to seeking therapy because now you see that therapy can help with anxiety, instead of being another thing that makes us feel separate from others who don't need help or treatment for their mental illness.

Your brain is an organ, therefore treatment will work better than willpower.

The brain is a complex organ, so it must be treated with a tailored plan. You can’t just will yourself to feel better or expect an easy fix. If you have true anxiety and not some other condition that overlaps with it, then taking a pill won’t work either. Your brain needs time to heal, and each person will respond differently to the process.

Some people find that medication helps them more than therapy or lifestyle changes do; others find that they need both approaches in order for things to get better. Either way, don’t expect your treatment plan to change your life overnight—or even in a month or two! Recovery takes time: months if not years of hard work and dedication

Anxiety is not a choice, but healing can be

Anxiety is a disease, not a choice. It's not something you can just "get over" with positive thinking or willpower alone. Healing from anxiety takes time, dedication and hard work. Just like any other medical condition, healing from anxiety requires the right diagnosis and treatment plan to begin with—and then sticking to it until your symptoms improve.

If your doctor has diagnosed you with an anxiety disorder and prescribed medication for your symptoms (or if you've decided on self-medication), that's great! But remember: medications only treat the symptoms—they don't cure the underlying problem itself (which is why many people who stop taking their pills experience relapse). If you want to get better long term, there are additional steps you'll need to take beyond just popping pills every day until they run out...

Conclusion

Anxiety can feel like the most overwhelming force in your body. It's important to remember that this feeling is temporary, and you'll get through it. You don't have to be ashamed of your anxiety or seek treatment for it because everyone has fears. Anxiety is an emotion we all experience at some point in our lives; there's no shame in seeking help if needed.