Anxiety-Where does it come from?
These last couple weeks have been a struggle for me with my anxiety. Work is especially hard because I'm constantly wanting to prove myself to the office. I started seeing a psychologist a couple weeks ago and have now had two sessions with him. He promises me that he can cure the anxiety but I'm very pessimistic because I've had this for over 4 years.
On Sunday I sat down with him and he asked me if something bad happened in my adolescent years. I explained to him the bankruptcy and how we lost everything when I was 12 years old. He brought to light the fact it was a tragedy without warning and maybe the anxiety is stemming from not having the opportunity to know before it happened, therefore now I am always anticipating that something bad will occur. It made sense, but will knowing the root of what's causing them stop them? I wish, but I am very skeptical.
He made a tape for me in the office to listen to before I go to bed. It's very calming and talks about putting all my problems on the shelf where they are safe and where I can get to them when I need them. I've tried to but it's not as easy as you might think. It's almost like I feel safer with the problems close to me so I can be more prepared for when they may resurface. It's sounds crazy but I've somehow trained my subconscience to do this. The psychologist is working on reprogramming me and I'm really trying hard and listening alot to what he says will help me get better. I hope it happens soon because it has been such a struggle.
On Sunday I sat down with him and he asked me if something bad happened in my adolescent years. I explained to him the bankruptcy and how we lost everything when I was 12 years old. He brought to light the fact it was a tragedy without warning and maybe the anxiety is stemming from not having the opportunity to know before it happened, therefore now I am always anticipating that something bad will occur. It made sense, but will knowing the root of what's causing them stop them? I wish, but I am very skeptical.
He made a tape for me in the office to listen to before I go to bed. It's very calming and talks about putting all my problems on the shelf where they are safe and where I can get to them when I need them. I've tried to but it's not as easy as you might think. It's almost like I feel safer with the problems close to me so I can be more prepared for when they may resurface. It's sounds crazy but I've somehow trained my subconscience to do this. The psychologist is working on reprogramming me and I'm really trying hard and listening alot to what he says will help me get better. I hope it happens soon because it has been such a struggle.