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Does being diagnosed with anxiety ruin your life?

Profile: Noah88
Noah88 on Mar 19, 2015
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On the contrary, it can make it better. Being diagnosed when you have anxiety just means that you can focus on what will help and how to overcome it or work with it better, instead of feeling all the effects and not knowing what to do. It's always good to know what you're up against. If you meant that having anxiety could be ruining your life, I don't think so either. It won't be easy, but life never is. It's just important to know where you stand, what your limits are, and how to work with your brain and your anxiety instead of against it.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 22, 2014
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No it actually makes your life better, due to the fact that it opens your eyes. With that information you can fix yourself more easily in my perspective!
Profile: Janelle88
Janelle88 on Sep 29, 2014
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No it does not ruin your life. Everyone has a little anxiety flowing through their veins. You can get it treated
Profile: Choral
Choral on Oct 25, 2014
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Not at all. You just need to educate yourself on ways on how to deal with anxiety. You can find self help on our website or public libraries.
Profile: AgusD96
AgusD96 on Nov 1, 2014
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No! On the contrary it helps because once you identify a problem, you can focus on looking for a solution.
Profile: Wes2
Wes2 on Nov 4, 2014
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Absolutely not. Most people have anxiety in one form or another, it's very normal. In some cases, anxiety is actually very healthy. It's what motivates you to be productive, for instance. Some of the world's greatest and most innovative minds have also been our most anxious. Think of it as a blessing, but teach yourself the ways in which it can adversely affect your mindset, your behavior, and your relationships. That way you can keep an eye out for your triggers and keep your anxiety in check.
Profile: RaduMemete
RaduMemete on Nov 4, 2014
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Absolutely NO ! When I had anxiety, I discovered a good part of it. Since my brain was always on alert mode, I was more focused and motivated to learn some things just to help keep my mind occupied. I found that I learned more efficiently and I was able to focus on some things more clearly. Don't forget about Yin and Yang because in every bad situation you will find something good to learn from.
Profile: TropicalSeas91
TropicalSeas91 on Nov 20, 2014
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No, if you are struggling with anxiety an official diagnosis can help you to manage it better, your therapist will be able to prescribe medication if necessary or treat it in other ways; ultimately the diagnosis can help to kick start the process of learning to live with and manage it.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 10, 2014
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It definitely doesn't. Yes, it can be extremely hard to deal with, but there are so many treatments available and so much is known about anxiety that it is possible to live with anxiety and reduce the symptoms.
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Being diagnosed with anxiety does not ruin your life. You are still the same person you were two seconds before the diagnosis, but now you know of something you can help yourself overcome in your life. Having anxiety may change how you interact with people, but if you set your sights on keeping on top of it, you can help yourself become able to function better in the type of situations that make you anxious and panicky.
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