It can be a bully, a demon, an authority figure, a false friend.

Your normal anxiety has got out of control and turned into an Anxiety Disorder. It was difficult to put my feelings into words and that sent my anxiety up. Its double checking that you put the handbrake on when parking on a hill. Whats more, a sudden change in blood sugar can make you feel a bit light headed or shaky, which is the last feeling you need if youre on the alert for the next panic attack. Or try the words of a song, and walk along to the rhythm of it. This thing can be conquered, its not just for the few. These days Im much better at risk assessment and estimating the likelihood of it haping. It was an extraordinary switch from complete confidence to imding panic . Typical thoughts are: I wont do my exposure today because I dont feel like it. I feel useless, so that means I am useless. Jumping to conclusions This means making decisions about other people - what they meant when they said a certain thing, why they did a certain thing, what they were thinking when they glanced across at you and so on. The counter statement needs to be repeated over and over again until you find yourself automatically thinking the new positive thought every time the old negative one comes into your mind. Do, however, think carefully about what weve said. To produce or prevent a dreaded situation. Use your notebook to write down the goal, and the steps that you will take to achieve it. You may even have had a job that exploited these useful qualities. Straighten your arms as hard as you can. Start by writing down your worries in your notebook - this will help you see them more objectively. I kept it loud so we had to shout but I did learn to stay with the situation. You just have to get active. Anxiety stopped me going to my best friends wedding. Anxiety made me wash my hands till the skin was red raw. Anxiety kept me on the couch day after day. Anxiety made me helpless and hopeless. Anxiety ruined my life. The judge looks stern. Why should this be?