One thing my anxiety has taught me is.....

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to sit in my feeling, understand it, process it and then move forward. Jumping right to the end stage doesn't work.

@Laura ...is how to calm myself even in moments which seem out of control.

...is to enjoy things i love and dont waste time and energy on things i hate or those that hurt me.

• To stay positive and avoid negativity as much as possible

• To live in the present and to not dwell in the past or the future

• To listen to my body and emotions

• To work on self-acceptance and to love myself

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Calmness

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one thing my anxiety has taught be is that life is uncertain you never know what is going to happen when

My anxiety has taught me that with a deep focused breath, things look a little bit better already.

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Who says anxiety can only have cons , In my case it taught me deep breathing. I've started meditation because of my anxiety which has helped me in other aspects as well i.e. good concentration and mindfulness.

That it can cost you way too much if not controlled.

Case in point, it is 7 years later and I am still not on speaking terms with 2 of my best friends :(

While I am not on any sort of NoContact, which as an autistic person that could happen too easily, I am essentially shunned, banished and treated like a ghost thanks to letting my anxiety in the past get the better of me and as a result I am likely not forgiven and no longer trusted.

That it can be and typically is a friendship destroyer.

Let it get the better of me and now 7 years later, still not trusted or forgiven by those I called best friends. Well at least that is how it feels.