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Mental Anxiety

As I continue my journey with anxiety, I feel strongly that much of my physical anxiety symptoms are controllable whilst my mental anxiety flares up at any given time. I can't put my finger on why at times I have such a negative state of mind that sends me into instant panic/worry.

I've been slowly reading my Anxiety and Phobia workbook which helps put many different things into perspective. This negative state of mind is called Self talk. Its the "What If.." statements that help trigger the panic/anxious state of mind. The book is supposed to show you how to change this self talk and how to promote a better lifestyle. Changing my lifestyle around to help calm this state of mind will help me get through this, it just takes time.. I am glad I have the opportunity to move, despite not wanting to leave my friends behind because they help get my mind off things when I am feeling down. I am going to use this opportunity to start fresh and work towards further conquering my anxiety.

I can easily say that this is probably one of the toughest things I've had to face in my life. It is the scariest thing I've delt with. It sometimes makes me feel horrible and want to give up but I NEED to keep PUSHING on past this stage of fear and worry.

Leaving off on a positive note with a quote that fits this post well.

"Thoughts are just thoughts."
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