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Posted 10/25/2013 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
Feeling edgy lately for no particular reason.
Also doubting myself.
Feeling inadequate and like I don't measure up.
I hate this.
Posted 10/25/2013 2:29 AM (GMT 0)
As an RA sufferer you know only too well how pain can wear you down, it can depress a person as well,
when you feel down do something positive, then take a second to give your self credit for not sitting around
feeling sorry for yourself, the whole mental, physical, equation revolves around effort and self acclamation,
don't fall into the "mopey trap" it will do nothing but make everything worse. Peace

Larry ***

Post Edited (lgm1942) : 10/27/2013 1:01:35 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/25/2013 3:07 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, I personally do think these things go hand in hand.  And sometimes it can just come up and hit you out of nowhere, even after doing really well for a while.  It seems to wax and wane.

As Larry said, we've got to work hard on all that positive reaffirmation stuff, which isn't easy when we don't believe it, but we need to do it anyway.

Posted 10/25/2013 6:18 AM (GMT 0)
I don't think that all A/D sufferers have esteem issues in general...but I do think that it is a challenge to keep the positive self-image up when you are feeling anxious and/or depressed.

I normally am confident and feel good about myself, but yes, a rough patch of anxiety can cause me to be shaken and feel introverted, instead of putting my best foot forward.

That is where the postive thinking really helps. You don't have to really even believe in all of the positive things that you repeat to yourself during these times...they work regardless!!

So I really become 'Suzy Sunshine' in spite of how I am feeling when I need to use postitivty to feel better.

That is not to say that we should be 'fake' or not genuine...but at times we have to embrace the rainbows and unicorns so to speak! Lol!;p

I hope that you are back to a better place body mind and soul very soon.:)

Thoughts, prayers and hugs,

S.C.
Posted 10/25/2013 4:03 PM (GMT 0)
I know I have always doubted myself and consider myself not "as good as the next guy" because of my anxiety until one day I learned to not worry about being judged.  I am a good, kind and caring person and yes, there are a bazillion people wiser than I am, more graceful, more outgoing ETC but that does not negate who I am.

Few of us feel totally invincible all the time—including me. If you throw me into a social setting where I'm forced to make small talk, my self-assurance can waver. Fortunately, confidence doesn't come in fixed quantities. And if you're brimming with it in one part of your life, you're well positioned to boost it in others.

Kick the anxiety to the curb and let your insecurities follow it right out the door.  You are a wonderful person.

Kindly,

Kitt



 

Posted 10/25/2013 5:31 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, Kitt, you ARE a kind and caring person! :)
And Weary, as to your question, I can't truly say, but do know that I've always had self-esteem problems right down to this day. However, more than esteem problems, my view is that anxiety sufferers tend to be more sensitive, caring individuals. Of course, no one should make a blanket statement, b/c there's always exceptions to the rule (unfortunately!).
hang in there!
jl
Posted 10/25/2013 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you thank you thank you all!
I got your messages while I was at work and they made me feel oh so much better! Took the advice given, basked in the kind comments and I'm determined to be kind to myself!

I wish all of you the best!
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