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Posted 4/9/2014 1:27 AM (GMT 0)
None of is happy to have the burden of anxiety. We would all be perfectly happy to be free of it. But is there upside? Any benefits? Anything you have learned or gained through dealing with anxiety?
Posted 4/9/2014 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
I hate my anxiety and can't wait to feel normal again! However on good days I remember how much I have learned about my body, how much more awareness I have obtained about myself and my surroundings due to my daily commitment of meditation and awareness practice. Although this is very difficult I have faith on good days that this is going to teach me many things about the world and its energy and myself
Posted 4/9/2014 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
It helped me grow closer to my Faith:) and He has helped me every step of the way. I have grown to fear less and now my anxiety doesn't bother me as much.
Posted 4/9/2014 2:33 AM (GMT 0)
i have learned not to assume that everyone who seems okay, is necessarily without problems. i am trying to be more sensitive and a better listener, now that i have learned that so many others suffer as badly, or worse, than ido. like jocipher, it has increased my faith. its amazing how, in times of distress, God hears from me more than when things are easy. i am tryin to change that, and to be thankful in all circumstances
Posted 4/9/2014 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
...well, I get to talk to you guys everyday!! ;) ;) ;)

I was never involved in a community such as this until I needed to seek support...so I consider this a postive result of my anxiety.

Also, I have learned a lot about myself in the process of going through therapy...things that I have been able to use in all aspects of my life.

Good thread...we have not talked about this in awhile!

S.C.
Posted 4/9/2014 4:39 AM (GMT 0)
I'm more mindful of others-everyone out there is walking with their own burdens and histories.
Posted 4/9/2014 4:44 AM (GMT 0)
It certainly brings home to you your own mortality, if you hadn't already done so. SC is right that therapy does make you look back at past impacts and how they can wear you down silently and imperceptively. Josh is also on the money regarding being more empathetic of others.
Posted 4/9/2014 12:13 PM (GMT 0)
For me, since I'm always worrying about dying, I feel like I have constant appreciation for everything wonderful in my life (everything I could lose). I also don't sweat any of the small stuff in life (like money issues, or rude people or even my kid falling and needing stitches). If it doesnt involve the possibility of death I am totally ok with it all. Haha. I would also echo the idea of greater self awareness and empathy towards others.
Posted 4/9/2014 3:57 PM (GMT 0)
Dear Friends,

I do not have enough room here in the forum to write it all shocked

I was dx 30 years ago but in the beginning my problems were much smaller and I could go years without huge anxiety.

Anxiety has given me the opportunity to support others here in the forum and in the real world.  One of the things I do best is support people in need and share about myself so they know I really do understand what anxiety feels like.

It has brought me back to talking with my God and praying.  I never left my religious believes but I did not always take the time to practice what I learned as a child. 

If I did not have anxiety and depression I would not have met all the wonderful people here in HealingWell.

I joined HW in 2007 and rarely a day goes by that I do not check in so Anxiety helped me find a purpose and led me to a place where I can feel good about belonging  to a support group.

 

I was dx with Stage IIIC Colon cancer with nodal metastasis, my anxiety  rides in high gear much of the time but the wonderful members of this forum support me here in the forum as well as on my Caring Bridge. If I had not already belonged to HW I would not had an established group of a supporters.

I have had the opportunity to visit by phone with other members, through email and one of my dearest friends flew to MN in the worst snowstorm we had all year to spend a week-end with me.  If I did not have anxiety I would never have met SC in person.

 

I wish you peace,

Kitt

 

Posted 4/9/2014 4:07 PM (GMT 0)
K.,

XXXXOOXXOOXXOOXXOOXXOOXXOO

That was the BEST time!!

S.C.
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