A common struggle for anxiety sufferers during recovery is the seemingly constant cycle between what are felt as good and bad days. To add to the bewilderment, there is Continue reading “Good Days and Bad Days”
Category: Life
The Anxiety Grief Cycle
The anxiety experience is very much like going through repeated grieving cycles. I remember noticing the familiar patterns with my anxiety. I would experience a significant “episode” and over the next few days go through a very predictable sequence of emotions – an anxiety grief cycle. Naturally I hated each of these emotions, and just wanted to get back to “normal”.
The first of these emotions was Continue reading “The Anxiety Grief Cycle”
Indecision
Indecision is a symptom of the anxiety state. It can have a major impact on our life. We may struggle with whether to go to a party, or go on a trip. We may wonder whether we should pursue a job opportunity, or take on a big project at home. The anxiety affects our thinking and makes it very hard to decide on even the smallest thing. Continue reading “Indecision”