Duuuuude this! I am not putting a spotlight on the anxiety, bodily sensations and what if thoughts as much as I did ten months ago when I couldn’t even think about being a passenger in a car. Today I went on a drive, went to numerous shops, even went to chaotic Costco and I felt like a “normie” I did have many what if I panic, what if I fall over, what if I stop breathing and I met it with “who give a f@$k!” I’m at the point where either my freaking what ifs are going to come true or shut the heck up. I’m going to live my life! I’m so exhausted from hiding from a monster that never shows up. Drew you don’t know how much your content is needed and greatly appreciated! From a fellow Star Wars nerd You get a big shiny medal 🏅 a true Jedi Master of the Anxious Truth!
THIS!! Yesterday it hit me in the midst of planning my day that I was actually making decisions based on my values and what I WANTED to do, rather than what my anxiety wanted me to do. My husband had a soccer game an hour away, and even last weekend, I would have gone with him not because I wanted to, but because I was terrified of being without my safe person. It was a very quiet, whispered realization, rather than the screaming that I am used to hearing from my anxiety. It will take some time to get used to the quiet voice of my heart- it has been drowned out for so long. Thank you for all you do- you have changed my life.
Because I have spent so much time plagued with what I now understand are unimportant physical symptoms I tend to keep looking for that “special” moment when I wake up in the morning and just feel….normal?… like myself?… I honestly don’t know, but I will gladly take the slipping away ending too. I am so thankful for this post. I feel a great relief that I don’t need to wait for some huge climatic ending to see myself as recovered I just need to forget waiting for that ending and just…. Be. Funny how I come to that conclusion a lot these days. Just Be…..Thank you!
Wonderful post! And, beautifully blended with the day after "falling back" in time begins! You probably did that on purpose. There's got to be some double entendre in there! Ooops! Just got it! The title-hahahaha!
I am just beginning to feel all of these things. After my big breakthrough on October 4, I've noticed that lately I've been "forgetting" to feel anxious in certain situations and forgetting to do the normal scans for safety. It definitely has been like a subtle undercurrent. I want to rush home and tell everyone each time I do something I thought I couldn't do, but it is beginning to feel anti-climactic. I am sooo grateful for this and excited to feel my inner self returning to a more relaxed state. Thank you for articulating this so well! I needed to hear it!
I love this! I can relate. I was at Bath and Body works smelling candles and listening to the Christmas music and I had a thought “wait I have anxiety!” I could feel the tingly feeling trying to creep up 🤦🏻♀️ . Instead of instantly thinking I was stroking out like I used to 😖I continued to smell the candles, bought some stuff and went about my day. My dang mind 😂. I am so proud of you and I congratulate you on your accomplishments!!!!
Enjoyed this episode! An uplifting message, with each point beautifully and encouragingly brought to life with a flourish of Drew’s great humour, to press them home even more effectively😁
This was one of my most favourite eps of Anxious Morning :)
Duuuuude this! I am not putting a spotlight on the anxiety, bodily sensations and what if thoughts as much as I did ten months ago when I couldn’t even think about being a passenger in a car. Today I went on a drive, went to numerous shops, even went to chaotic Costco and I felt like a “normie” I did have many what if I panic, what if I fall over, what if I stop breathing and I met it with “who give a f@$k!” I’m at the point where either my freaking what ifs are going to come true or shut the heck up. I’m going to live my life! I’m so exhausted from hiding from a monster that never shows up. Drew you don’t know how much your content is needed and greatly appreciated! From a fellow Star Wars nerd You get a big shiny medal 🏅 a true Jedi Master of the Anxious Truth!
THIS!! Yesterday it hit me in the midst of planning my day that I was actually making decisions based on my values and what I WANTED to do, rather than what my anxiety wanted me to do. My husband had a soccer game an hour away, and even last weekend, I would have gone with him not because I wanted to, but because I was terrified of being without my safe person. It was a very quiet, whispered realization, rather than the screaming that I am used to hearing from my anxiety. It will take some time to get used to the quiet voice of my heart- it has been drowned out for so long. Thank you for all you do- you have changed my life.
I hear you ❤️. overtime that screaming will be a very low whisper...you are amazingly brave!❤️❤️❤️ we’ve got this! ❤️
Because I have spent so much time plagued with what I now understand are unimportant physical symptoms I tend to keep looking for that “special” moment when I wake up in the morning and just feel….normal?… like myself?… I honestly don’t know, but I will gladly take the slipping away ending too. I am so thankful for this post. I feel a great relief that I don’t need to wait for some huge climatic ending to see myself as recovered I just need to forget waiting for that ending and just…. Be. Funny how I come to that conclusion a lot these days. Just Be…..Thank you!
Wonderful post! And, beautifully blended with the day after "falling back" in time begins! You probably did that on purpose. There's got to be some double entendre in there! Ooops! Just got it! The title-hahahaha!
I am just beginning to feel all of these things. After my big breakthrough on October 4, I've noticed that lately I've been "forgetting" to feel anxious in certain situations and forgetting to do the normal scans for safety. It definitely has been like a subtle undercurrent. I want to rush home and tell everyone each time I do something I thought I couldn't do, but it is beginning to feel anti-climactic. I am sooo grateful for this and excited to feel my inner self returning to a more relaxed state. Thank you for articulating this so well! I needed to hear it!
I love this! I can relate. I was at Bath and Body works smelling candles and listening to the Christmas music and I had a thought “wait I have anxiety!” I could feel the tingly feeling trying to creep up 🤦🏻♀️ . Instead of instantly thinking I was stroking out like I used to 😖I continued to smell the candles, bought some stuff and went about my day. My dang mind 😂. I am so proud of you and I congratulate you on your accomplishments!!!!
Loved this. Well explained with humor and sincerity. I listened to it a couple of times.
Well done.
Thank you, Drew! This is wonderful
That was a beautiful and elegant poem, if you will, and it made me sigh at the end. Well done, Drew!!
Enjoyed this episode! An uplifting message, with each point beautifully and encouragingly brought to life with a flourish of Drew’s great humour, to press them home even more effectively😁
Ah this made me so emotional this morning! Oh what day it will be when anxiety doesn’t dominate our lives. Getting there- slow and steady 💕