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  • October 15, 2016 at 9:22 pm #118277
    k e
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    Sometimes I struggle to understand why I have anxiety, and other times I have a hard time trying to figure out what it is exactly. I know it’s an emotional response to fear, unfounded fear.
    I mean, we go around in circles trying to fight this thing that was created by ourselves.
    I don’t get it.
    I try to live my life as positively as possible, but I have come to realize that it is within the context of the anxiety itself.
    Why is that?
    I don’t think it is something I’ll ever get, but I know I will overcome it.
    I do have a blog where I post about my experiences, and most importantly, how to make the best out of life.
    Check it out!
    Growthspurtweb.com (link also on profile)

    October 16, 2016 at 9:08 am #118300
    Anonymous
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    Dear k e:

    I define anxiety as “excessive, ongoing fear.” I believe it develops when a person, often a child, is stuck in an unsafe situation, with no way to fight perceived danger OR to run away from it. When the Fight-or-Flight natural response to danger is blocked, fear becomes excessive and ongoing, hence anxiety.

    Examples of perceived dangers for a child: not being loved by a parent and in turn the parent not caring for the dependent child. Another perceived danger: parents fighting which may bring to a parent not being alive and therefore not being able to care for the child.

    anita

    October 16, 2016 at 5:59 pm #118331
    k e
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    Yeah I agree.
    The thing is, I had a great childhood.
    I’m not sure why I developed anxiety, but I’m working hard to get through it.
    It honestly feels like I’m being destroyed as each day passes by, though.

    October 17, 2016 at 11:19 am #118359
    Anonymous
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    Dear k e:

    If you had a great childhood, what is the source, the origin of your anxiety? Did it happen in adulthood, a traumatic experience?

    To get better understanding: when did your anxiety start; at what age and following what events/ changes in your life?

    anita

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