http://www.anxietysucks.com/2008/07/19/was-i-born-this-way-2/ A personal blog about my recovery from anxiety disorders including panic attacks, agoraphobia and depression. Learn how I controlled my anxiety and took control of my life! Learn ways to cope with stress and daily life to get a grip on anxiety. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:32:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://www.anxietysucks.com/2008/07/19/was-i-born-this-way-2/#comment-1364 AnxietyBuddha Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:14:37 +0000 http://www.anxietysucks.com/?p=280#comment-1364 Hi Michelle, Very good post. I agree with you that people are probably born with a tendency towards anxiety and that life events play an important role in 'triggering' the condition. I also agree that it is a decision whether or not one feels the victim. Every situation presents one with a choice of response and reaction. That may be over simplifying it, but it is true. First you need awareness that you have a choice. Separate yourself from being consumed by the emotion, in this case 'a victim,' and soon you will have the clarity to make a real choice. Keep up the good work. Hi Michelle,
Very good post. I agree with you that people are probably born with a tendency towards anxiety and that life events play an important role in ‘triggering’ the condition.
I also agree that it is a decision whether or not one feels the victim. Every situation presents one with a choice of response and reaction. That may be over simplifying it, but it is true. First you need awareness that you have a choice. Separate yourself from being consumed by the emotion, in this case ‘a victim,’ and soon you will have the clarity to make a real choice.
Keep up the good work.

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