Anxiety is Attached to Everything
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Cynthia on Mar 18, 2008 10:21 am
Tagged Under : Anxiety, Mental Health
This morning as I was drying my hair, and curling it with my curling brush that is metal in the center so the curl holds better… I was trying to list all the things that I do that have anxiety attached.
My hair.. makeup, clothes… cleaning the house. Work… training the dogs, cooking… the list kept going on and on and I realized that my anxiety is attached to all my activities that take some kind of effort. And it would be easier to make a list of activities that anxiety is NOT attached to.
That list consists of, basically, two things. Watching TV/Movies, and playing on the computer.
Hrmph.
When I’m having PMS, the anxiety is much worse. I hope I won’t have PMS during my cruise in October… or I’ll have to look at cruises at different times of the month! Actually I can handle it okay, but it is still annoying.
There is a book out called ‘Taming the Inner Brat’, and I haven’t read it, but I want to. Because I think my anxiety ridden self tends to argue with my adult self. And thus I have a lot of conflict going on in my head when I do things that are responsible. Like cleaning and cooking and making a menu with myself.
I want to make peace with that part of me, so I can be more responsible more often. And organized. I want those things, and at the same time my Inner Brat doesn’t. It’s an interesting mix.
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Hiya….sounds like ‘anxiety’ is a close relative to ‘worrying’ or…the same thing….??? I dont really worry about my hair, makeup or clothing much. Like today, I look pretty frazzeled as my hair lady still has not called me back, but I digress… I think if we feel comforable with the way we look, we should not worry or stress about it. These days I just dont seem to care much about the little things, I am too stressed ’bout the big things like how can I afford Gas! Take care tho…..we love ya! XOXOX
Christina’s last blog post..calories
Hiya….sounds like 'anxiety' is a close relative to 'worrying' or…the same thing….??? I dont really worry about my hair, makeup or clothing much. Like today, I look pretty frazzeled as my hair lady still has not called me back, but I digress… I think if we feel comforable with the way we look, we should not worry or stress about it. These days I just dont seem to care much about the little things, I am too stressed 'bout the big things like how can I afford Gas! Take care tho…..we love ya! XOXOX <em>Christina's last blog post..<a href='http://www.loneblackspider.com/2008/03/18/calorie...rel="nofollow">calories</a></em>
Our inner brats can be pretty stubborn at times.
I find myself knowing I should be doing something, but the child inside of me throws tantrums and in the end nothing gets done. It’s pretty aggravating.
Our inner brats can be pretty stubborn at times.
I find myself knowing I should be doing something, but the child inside of me throws tantrums and in the end nothing gets done. It's pretty aggravating.
Hi Chris,
Actually, my thoughts on worrying are different than anxiety. With worrying, I would always be anticipating what might go wrong, even while I’m not doing something. With anxiety, the anxiety attaches itself to an activity. So when I do something, I feel the anxiety… and it doesn’t come with regular thoughts like worrying does.
Hi Chris,
Actually, my thoughts on worrying are different than anxiety. With worrying, I would always be anticipating what might go wrong, even while I'm not doing something. With anxiety, the anxiety attaches itself to an activity. So when I do something, I feel the anxiety… and it doesn't come with regular thoughts like worrying does.
Hi Monique.. yup, my inner brat can be a pain too.
And those tantrums… ugh!
Hi Monique.. yup, my inner brat can be a pain too.
And those tantrums… ugh!
What I find interesting is that the things that don’t cause you anxiety are the same things that you have said in the past you use to avoid anxiety.
Fuzzy Logic’s last blog post..Weeee hooooooo!!!!!
What I find interesting is that the things that don't cause you anxiety are the same things that you have said in the past you use to avoid anxiety. <em>Fuzzy Logic's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sacredpaws/IZsb/~3...rel="nofollow">Weeee hooooooo!!!!!</a></em>
Wow - everyone can certainly understand what you’re feeling. Have you considered how your environment might be affecting your anxiety levels too? According to Feng Shui, you can alter your external environment and see changes in your stress levels. After all, everything is connected to how we feel - and thus, how we react. For ways to lessen your anxiety (and beautify your home), go to ArtOfPlacement.com.
Wow - everyone can certainly understand what you're feeling. Have you considered how your environment might be affecting your anxiety levels too? According to Feng Shui, you can alter your external environment and see changes in your stress levels. After all, everything is connected to how we feel - and thus, how we react. For ways to lessen your anxiety (and beautify your home), go to ArtOfPlacement.com.
Hm Jen, that is interesting.
Kinda makes sense!
Hm Jen, that is interesting.
Kinda makes sense!