Anxiety is largely the result of a response to fear, and that’s not all bad. In fact, much of our anxiety comes from mixed feelings about whether it is bad, or if it’s bad enough. We rationalize its presence because of this dual nature. On the one hand you want to be responsible for solving your issues, on the other, you feel like you can’t gain control over your emotions. As a result, anxiety can come and go, and when it isn’t present, it’s rationalized as being okay.
But chronic worrying can have strong negative effects, from becoming irritable and grumpy, to a feeling of helplessness, that if left unchecked can create negative behavior and self control. It is important that the fear, worry, anxiety and panic cycle be controlled. This can occur with medication, or by using proven techniques for ending the cycle.
The price for not intercepting the cycle is an escalating spiral of anxiety and compromise that can result in chronic anxiety, which in turn can lead to panic. It’s important to stop worry and anxiety at their healthy levels, and to do so means changing your attitude that worrying serves a purpose. Fear and fear response is positive, as long as it is real. But as we all know, fear can breed fear. That’s why taking control with a long term strategy is so vitally important.
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