Hi Red,
I agree Red, we go through constant changes some little and some big, from changing your toothbrush to moving house, some good and some bad. Life's roller coaster! What an amazing, stressful, exhilarating, scary, disappointing, wonderful, and beautiful ride. Would not do without it really, would we?
Due to a very scary childhood I have suffered depression and anxiety most of my life from about 13 yrs old. In more recent years the depression has lifted but anxiety has become worse
For me Red the last 4 years have seen the most significant and biggest changes of my life thus far. I got married to my lovely Wife 3 yrs ago from which we have been blessed with a beautiful son who has just had his 1st birthday recently. Also took a risk and started my own business which is now in its 3rd year and seen quite a few ups and downs, but some how with God's grace managed to survive the recession. Take a deep breath for me...........................................In 2 weeks time, fingers crossed, our 2nd business will open its doors. I must be completely bonkers! Not sure if I can use that word. Oh well.
As you have probably figured out my stress levels are quite high, so high in fact, that they have passed the summit of Mount Everest and are still climbing. I feel so exhausted. I need a long holiday, then I will be needing a holiday to get over the holiday, Easier said than done, being self employed has its ups and downs and one of the downs is very little time off
As for dealing with the stress, or rather not dealing with it. You could say that I was so busy at times I forgot about my anxiety/stress, big mistake. It caught up with me, hence the full blown panic attacks and fear. But as my old dear says every cloud has its silver lining and my silver lining is finding this site and all of you wonderful people. Coming here has helped me to step outside the box and assess the situation before it spirals out of control.
I know I will probably have some level of anxiety for the rest of my life but for me its how well I manage it. I just take things one day at a time, some days are good and some bad, I have just learned to roll with the punches over the years. The bad times make the good times so special.
Wish you peace Red.
Your friend,
Jas
