Have you ever suffered from anxiety?

[thegreenyogi]

[Nikki1989]

Indeed, this was the case up until approximately the age of 18. I realized it came from a lack of confidence. I gained control over that by completing a public speaking course.

[sage2021]

I have familial anxiety - which means it runs in my family.

[Zack-Bann]

Yes
For a long time
I still do


Recently I discovered a whole new approach to managing it


So far it’s working and I hope to keep that way

[thegreenyogi]

You do? What is your new approach?

[Zack-Bann]

I noticed that my pattern is a fluctuation between highs and lows

One minute I’m thinking that I’m the greatest in the world and nothing can touch me
And the next I’m total failure who can’t do anything right

Normally we would try to cheer ourselves up when dealing with the low point

But what if the low point is only triggered by the high point

So by catching myself whenever I’m about to drift into an ego trip I keep myself grounded and without the highs I don’t end up dealing with the lows

It’s not a perfect science but it’s a way of keeping the mind clear

[thegreenyogi]

That's a very good method. Learning to stop listening to the Ego. It's something I learnt in the early days of practicing yoga. I'm proud of you!!

[Shiprex]

Self inflicted made me very unsettled and unhappy.

[MontBlanc]

Personally, yes. I’ve experienced anxiety at times.

It usually shows up as overthinking, tension, and restlessness. The key is learning to manage it: breathing, perspective, and focusing on what you *can* control.

[DishLady]

Meh... There's healthy anxiety and unhealthy anxiety. I take advantage of the healthy stuff and try to discard the unhealthy stuff as soon as possible (or to convert it to positive stress in some way).

[PeachyPie93]

Yeah I used to get panic attacks in places with lots of people around me or if I didn't get at least one day out of six away from people.. but now I am on an anti anxiety and depression pill and it's gone away now..

[Razp_Sorbet]

Yep, was diagnosed with general and social anxiety a year ago officially. But been dealing with it since I was like 13/14

[FreyaRed]

I'm a dentist, I cause anxieties I don't have them.

[CaptainSmartass]

Yep. I've had it pretty much forever.

Simples...

[AgentG111]

Not me personally but been around people who do it's quite different and difficult.

[Still-alive]

only my whole life. its gotten much better now though

[Anonymous]

Not just anxiety but also panic attacks. I don't have it anymore because I learned to control it, but it took a long time and a lot of discomfort before I learned that.

[queenofcardio]

Once in a while

[Cidknee]

Yes, up untill 20 years ago.

[AngryCarl2]

Yes, since childhood.

[ponderingpaul]

Yes, therapy and meds help
A lot

[exitseven]

Maybe.

[Anonymous]

I currently do

[WhitneySnow]

I have!

[Cute_User513]

Aww I’m really sorry!

[WhitneySnow]

@Cute_User513 thanks! A lot of people get it. I’m doing better now.

[Cute_User513]

Mhm they do and I’m really glad!!!

[fish5505_87]

Yes, it's on going!