Who would you be without anxiety & depression?

NinjaFrodo · Post by **NinjaFrodo** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:50 am

What characteristics would you posess? What would you be able to accomplish? What goals would you have?

If this is hard to figure out, think about who you want to become or think about who you were before the anxiety and depression.

Personally I've had a few times where I wasn't suffering with anxiety and depression and so i've realized who i'd be.

I'd be very quick witted, observant, humorous, high energy and I'd be a giver. I'd do what I could in order to help the ones around me that I care about. I'd be even more driven to accomplish my goals and nobody would be able to get in my way. It wouldn't be possible for other's to take advantage of me as I'd easily be able to see right through their manipulation. I'd have a great career, lots of friends and a really great relationship. I'd also be going on vacations and be happier financially...In fact, I'd be making so much money that I'd probabbly be putting alot of it towards other people just because I'm like that. I would be able to calm myself down if someone was yelling at me because i'd be able to realize that they're suffering right now while i'm in the moment and be able to calm them down. I'd strengthen my relationships with my friends and myself as well. I'd allow myself more time to relax and get to sleep when I needed to.

That feels really awesome to write that stuff out...Really gives me lots to look forward to.

Mike

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:23 am

What a great post...Thank-you

Faith_TX · Post by **Faith_TX** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:46 am

Mike thats really cool. I just want you to know that what you wrote about the person you would be with out the anxiety and depression, Is the real you NOW. If you can sit there and write it as well as you did, you already are that wonderful person. Yeah the anxiety and depression are in your way right now, reach out Mike and grab your star. You aren't alone in this fight and you won't be left behind either. I have learned so much from this site and the chat room. I am only on lession 4 and it has changed my life. Good luck on your journey. Talk to ya soon. E-mail me if you want.

Kim

Kim

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 2:07 am

I would be that girl who got on a plane by herself and went to Jamaica for two weeks alone after her mom died.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:11 pm

spun2tite

I appreciate the very positive reply you made to this thread and myself. You're right I am there...but there is just a cloud of crap covering the limitless sky that is my potential...Honestly the hardest part is not having the energy to want to do those things...Unless I get really frustrated or extra motivated and then I do those things.

The program does have the effect of changing lives. I'm glad you found usefulness in the chat room as well.

I know you said i'm not alone in this fight and I appreciate the support that comes out of this statement. Keep in mind though, as long as you make it a fight you will continue to struggle. Love yourself despite your fears and insecurities...it's the fighting that leads to the fight or flight response.

Damaj31
Very very well put thank you. I'd like to be like that as well...to let myself do things that my intuition was saying to go do...or talk to people that I really felt like talking with.

Mike

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:33 pm

Who will we be without our anxiety and depression? What a wonderful post.
Thanks for sharing, Mike...It was great and thought provoking.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:10 pm

Love yourself despite your fears and insecurities...

i love that you said that...such a strong, strong reminder for all of us who are trying to overcome our struggles with anxiety and depression...Beautiful...simply beautiful!!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:19 am

Thank you. However these are not my own words. I'm just reiterating words that other's have given me.

Mike

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:36 am

but there is just a cloud of crap covering the limitless sky that is my potential...Honestly the hardest part is not having the energy to want to do those things...

Mike: You can change that.

Lynnier

Craw · Post by **Craw** » Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:49 am

Your right...With a Giant Fan.

Mike