Life Lessons From 2016 Anxiety
The thing about an anxiety disorder is that you know it is stupid. You know with all your heart that it wasn’t a big deal and that it should roll off of you. But that is where the disorder kicks in; suddenly the small thing is very big and it keeps growing in your head, flooding your chest and trying to escape from under your skin. You know with all of your heart that you’re being ridiculous and you hate every minute of it. The fact that many people don’t recognize or have patience for your illness only makes everything worse.
Anxiety is something I have struggled with for years. Usually, I would be embarrassed to blog about it to the world. But if there is one thing I have learned from all of the craziness in my life, keeping things bottled up does not make them go away.
Like I stated in my first blog post, I do not blog as a cry for help. I blog to let others know that no matter how bad things may be for them – things will get better!
In 2016, I have learned just that. Things will get better. Maybe not in a matter of days, weeks or months. But in a matter of time, they will!
Be patient.
Just breathe.
Anxiety will not dictate my life.
I am the master of my own fate.
Take time for yourself.
Wanting your alone time is normal.
Naps at 7 o’clock at night are sometimes needed.
As long as I can remember, anxiety overwhelms me so quickly and easily. Throughout the years, I have managed to control it with medication and realizing that it truly is okay to be alone. I would worry more about what people thought of me than what I thought about myself. I now have learned that no matter what people think of you, there will always be that one person who disagrees with you and your choices. You cannot please everyone. The most important person is yourself. If you truly are happy, than no one else matters.
Be confident.
Just live.
Make choices based on you and no one else.
Let it go.
Be happy with your life.
Trust yourself.
Believe in the greater good.
2016 may have been a rough year for me, but just because it was a rough year does not make it a terrible life. Things will get better. If you are not happy with something in your life, stand confidently and make some changes. Only you can dictate your life. No one can make decisions for you regarding your own happiness.
If there is a problem, fix it.
If you are not happy, change something.
If life gives you lemons, make lemonade!
As we approach 2017, do not think of it as “Oh great, another year of failed resolutions.” Think of it as an opportunity to explore and create your own path.
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt