I get anxiety, or panic attacks from time to time. I stress and worry over the stupidest things, and if I let things get to me, before you know it, I’m having a panic attack over being late for a meeting, or not getting all of my errands done. Like I said, stupid things! When I find myself getting that way, I try to use some self help techniques for anxiety. It doesn’t always work for me (I always feel like I’m 9 months pregnant, and back in Lamaze class when I attempt relaxation breathing techniques), but relaxtion and breathing techniques work wonders for some. Sometimes, anxiety can be tied to depression. If you’re contantly anxious about not being good enough, or doing things right, sooner or later, you’ll get find that you’ve got depression symptoms. It’s a short trip from anxiety over parties and social situations, to depression, and avoiding social situations and people altogether. I’m still working on controlling my anxiety attacks. I don’t know if I’m getting better or worse as I age.

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