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Anxiety/Anger as Numbing

queenof3wildthings
queenof3wildthings

Hello,
I'm new to this group.  I have had varying degrees of anxiety over the years, and have recently connected my urgent need to yell--even if I am not angry--with my anxiety (whereas I thought they were two separate issues of mine).  I am working on the various practices of living whole-heartedly as explained by Brene Brown in her many books, talks, classes, and posts.  I just heard her say that, just like drinking and eating and shopping can be numbing agents (i.e., ways of taking the edge off or numbing whatever pain we are trying not to feel), so too is anger and anxiety!  I was blown away by this, so I feel like it must have a key to something.  I am posting this here in case it resonates with anyone and/or in case someone can further enlighten me on this aspect of numbing.


Thank you!

Community LeaderMid
Mid
Yes, it's amazing to find out that you can numb by doing what you talk about. Hurrah in finding it out, and now, the best part is that you're on the way to healing! Welcome to this wonderful group!
Minidogs2
Minidogs2
I think it is easier to feel anger and express it than to deal with the more intense feelings of grieving and feeling sad and hurt. However, I believe the harder process of dealing with the more intense feelings needs to be done in order to get over it and move forward in a healthy way. Still working on it and making progress, but it is rough. Wishing everyone the best on this journey that no one wants to take.
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