This is a great shift in the way I talk about anxiety. I always say I have anxiety, thinking about it as I am experiencing anxiety is a great shift in the way I see things and does make it seem less damning in a way, less concrete.
Wonderful words of wisdom! I am guilt of saying I have anxiety however, I know from past experiences I can and will overcome anxiety as it is usually brought on by stressful situations that I need to deal with and process. I never tell medical professionals other than my counselor that I experience anxiety as they will document in chart and will view most things as “oh she’s having anxiety”. I have seen it too often as I work in the medical field. I agree Drew that many words do have power in our lives and it’s important to speak them in a different way. Thank you! Love you Big Guy!
I hear that every day. That word ... "EXTREME". Everyone has "EXTREME" anxiety that's special and worse. Then you discover that it was no worse than anyone else's.
This is such good advice.. I’ve never thought of it this way before <3
This is a something I must change. My anxiety doesn’t define who I am. Great point!
This is a great shift in the way I talk about anxiety. I always say I have anxiety, thinking about it as I am experiencing anxiety is a great shift in the way I see things and does make it seem less damning in a way, less concrete.
Thanks Drew!
Wonderful words of wisdom! I am guilt of saying I have anxiety however, I know from past experiences I can and will overcome anxiety as it is usually brought on by stressful situations that I need to deal with and process. I never tell medical professionals other than my counselor that I experience anxiety as they will document in chart and will view most things as “oh she’s having anxiety”. I have seen it too often as I work in the medical field. I agree Drew that many words do have power in our lives and it’s important to speak them in a different way. Thank you! Love you Big Guy!
Thanks Drew. It is subtle but you are right the narrative does make a difference. I didn't even realize it. I will work on changing that.
I say "I suffer with extreme..." 🤦🏻♀️
So do I eek! X
I hear that every day. That word ... "EXTREME". Everyone has "EXTREME" anxiety that's special and worse. Then you discover that it was no worse than anyone else's.