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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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jessekay 05/04/2023

So I had an experience last weekend when I went to go visit my sister she moved to an apartment which was two decks of stairs up high on the second floor and I'm telling you right now. It was one of the hardest things lately that I've dealt with for anxiety, this toppled topped it all, I got up OK but when it was time to leave, my whole body reacted my leg shake, it was crippling fear, and all the time I just told myself I could do this my sister had my nephew in our hands and she said grab my other hand, and we just started going down The stairs honestly, getting over things like anxiety for me lately I've been hard I'm trying to avoid taking another medication for anxiety but you never know what obstacles you will have to endure, and I just had to swallow my pride and get through it. I sure certainly got through it that day, and I am really thankful for my sisters help . Honestly, I feel like I can conquer this little issue. Sometimes if I just have to do it day by day, I'll that's what I'll do.

Bluebird20 05/04/2023

Good you are dealing with it and you have a supportive sister

jessekay 05/04/2023

Yes I do and yeah managing anxiety, the best I can

Mid 05/04/2023

Keep working at it to find what works best for you in the moment of anxiety awareness.

jessekay 05/04/2023

Thanks mid I am trying and am working on it

Bobby5000 05/04/2023

Good job. Without jinxing myself I think height fears can be reduced. Stairs in a closed area wouldn't bother me. I think you need some common sense. I'm going to be a little careful about some roof decks though.

arfie 05/05/2023

sometimes a day is too long for effective anxiety management. sometimes i gotta take it one stair at a time.

yes, jessekay, you can overcome. itsy bitsy baby steps.
be gentle with yourself and patient with the process.
let god lead the dance.

hasty_05 05/05/2023

I'm really proud of you that you tackled your anxiety and got down the stairs. You did this, girl! Hooray for you! Very strong woman you are.

jessekay 05/05/2023

Yes, overcoming my fears. I’m just moving through the anxiety is all I need to do it goes away. Thank you for the kind words and encouragement.

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