The idea that when anxiety eases, other traits or challenges can feel more manageable is such a valuable insight, Mitch. It makes sense... Anxiety has a way of altering everything, from how we process thoughts to how much energy we have to face the day. When that constant sense of alertness begins to settle, there’s more room to move through things that might otherwise feel overwhelming.
It tells us how much anxiety can shape our experience without us fully noticing (until it finally quiets down)!
Thanks for the comment, Dom! It's like always having the TV on static white-noise no matter the volume, but once the TV is turned off and we're in blissful silence...it's just peaceful.
The efficacy of so many of the drugs used to treat anxiety, depression, and similar disorders is so individual, I'm sure there are many who share your experience. My experience here is limited, I took a Zoloft equivalent for a while, but never felt like it had much of an effect.
The idea that when anxiety eases, other traits or challenges can feel more manageable is such a valuable insight, Mitch. It makes sense... Anxiety has a way of altering everything, from how we process thoughts to how much energy we have to face the day. When that constant sense of alertness begins to settle, there’s more room to move through things that might otherwise feel overwhelming.
It tells us how much anxiety can shape our experience without us fully noticing (until it finally quiets down)!
Thanks for the comment, Dom! It's like always having the TV on static white-noise no matter the volume, but once the TV is turned off and we're in blissful silence...it's just peaceful.
What a wonderful analogy :) We just have to learn how to turn the TV off, right? And each of us will have our very unique way of doing so.
Thanks!
Either we learn, or we finally replace the batteries in the remote, or have the courage to use the 'off' switch. Or outright pull the plug.
Haha Yes!
The efficacy of so many of the drugs used to treat anxiety, depression, and similar disorders is so individual, I'm sure there are many who share your experience. My experience here is limited, I took a Zoloft equivalent for a while, but never felt like it had much of an effect.
Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome! And thanks for reading.
I appreciate the fact that you have an opinion.