Between this and suffering with the anxiety... I'd 10/10 times rather suffer with the physical distress, rather than the mental one.
But, recovery from both IS possible, I'm feeling great nowadays, even with the spur still intruding into my life. (truly, a "pain in the neck, lmao )
They can't operate on it w/o going in through my throat. Between my windpipe, arteries, and spinal column... I told them "forget it" - I'll deal with it.
Another thing I'm doing is working out again, and renovating a bathroom. Between the exercise and the project, it keeps my mentality in check.
I'm not saying you need to run a marathon, deadlift 290 lbs, or paint the Sistine Chapel... but a set of adjustable weights from Craigslist, and a Soduku book + drawing pad works wonders.
Keep in mind your family is probably frustrated and not truly angry - it's nearly impossible to differentiate between the two when you're anxious but they still love you.
Absolutely. What we have to realize is that WE are in control of the fear.
I actually started listening to an older song that honestly gave me back some self-esteem... a lyric in there states "the e-f-f-e-c-t, a smooth operator, operating correctly."
Helped me get my head back on track. Plus it has a great beat!