Do you use your anxiety in a productive fashion?

Posted by jebajones @jebajones, Mar 30, 2016

Do you use your anxiety in a productive fashion? I 've found i can channel it sometimes to anticipate work issues.

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Kelsey Mohring | @kelseydm | Apr 1, 2016

Hi @jebajones. Welcome to Connect! That's such a fantastic question and a great discussion to start. I too have anxiety sometimes and find that when I don't let it debilitate me, i'm able to channel it into getting things done. Tagging @mlemieux, @twptrustrek, @royal, @jbyrd and @martid who I think might like to join in on the discussion!

lorrainechavez | @lorrainechavez | May 24, 2016

In reply to @kelseydm "Hi @jebajones. Welcome to Connect! That's such a fantastic question and a great discussion to start...." + (show)

Never, it is mostly debilitating.

1langla | @1langla | May 25, 2016

I don't know.it can be hard 2 cope with.That's(chanel it)good.I cope with chronic pain 2.So,it's challenging!Thx!LE

Kelsey Mohring | @kelseydm | May 25, 2016

In reply to @1langla "I don't know.it can be hard 2 cope with.That's(chanel it)good.I cope with chronic pain 2.So,it's challenging!Thx!LE" + (show)

Hi @1langla. Welcome to Connect! Thanks for joining and getting involved with our community. We are so happy to have you! I'm one of the moderators on Connect, so if you ever have any questions, feel free to private message me and i'd be happy to help. Thanks for connecting with us and sharing your experiences.

jbyrd | @jbyrd | May 25, 2016

In reply to @kelseydm "Hi @jebajones. Welcome to Connect! That's such a fantastic question and a great discussion to start...." + (show)

I know what you mean. I depend on klonopin in the morning to get me through. My doctor just gave me extra in case I need it. I have been on it for years and it helps. I tried getting off it recently and I had to get back on it, It's hard to figure ways to use your anxiety productively. I have social and general anxiety. I have a lot of trouble being around people even family. I worry for months about upcoming events like Christmas. If anyone has any help pls let us know. I cannot afford a therapist. Thanks,

1langla | @1langla | May 25, 2016

I've Gen.anxiety disorder.But,yes,it can be hard 2 cope with!Good,your Drs.underatanding.

lorrainechavez | @lorrainechavez | May 25, 2016

Seek group support then. Read independently. A good Cognitive Behavioral aproach is DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY. But there are others, like desensitization therapy.