Posted by morgan miller on August 15, 2010, at 12:51:39
In reply to Re: I feel horrible, posted by Dima on August 15, 2010, at 11:37:31
> The anxiety I'm talking about is what I've been living with for years. It's around no matter what I'm doing. It doesn't have much to do with my actual thinking, I just feel uncomfortable in any and all situations.
That really sucks, I've experienced similar anxiety and still do.
Believe it or not, even though you are not consciously thinking about anything that is directly causing your anxiety, it is very possible that one of the main causes of your anxiety is something that you had been exposed to in your environment while developing, even as young as 2, 3, or 4 years old. Actually, when we don't get what we need or are exposed to stressful/traumatic conditions between the ages of 2 and 4(crucial ages in our development), our brains can be hard wired in a way that can affect our development and the way we feel the rest of our lives. Again, anxiety is often likely be something that exists in our being partly as a result of lack of proper nurture and exposure to traumatic or stressful events while we are developing. Not only could your brain be wired or have developed in such a way that makes you more prone to experiencing anxiety, you may also have some things going on in your subconscious mind that are causing anxiety. One of the only long term solutions to this is to get some good old therapy. The key is finding a highly educated, down to earth, likable, empathetic, and compassionate therapist.
Don't take this the wrong way, but since you are young, you may be more averse to the idea of going to therapy, doing some heavy lifting, and dealing with some of your inner anger and sadness. Most of us when we are young just want to feel good and have fun and not deal with anything. Being young also tends to be a time when we are more likely to use the most powerful of coping mechanisms, denial.
I do believe in using medication as I have used medication for a better feeling of well being for years. But, medication will only take you to a certain point. Therapy will take you further and help you give yourself what you need in order for optimal personal growth. Medication + Therapy = Best chance of full recovery and a meaningful life.
Morgan
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