Even the most primitive of human cultures have a spiritual aspect, and allow their priests or shamans to live without working the land or hunting.

Heres an example for someone who is trying to move on to 20 minutes of exercise once a week but whose chosen activity doesnt quite fit with that. If someone I knew had this thought, what would I say to them? Disadvantages of staying as I am I am isolated because of the time I sd checking. You would never guess it to see her up on the 'silver screen' though would you? If you are taking other prescription drugs check with your doctor about any side effects that might be causing you to feel anxious. All their tests are negative, but somehow they cant believe it. It doesnt help that concerned companions will often advise you to take a deep breath. Some time after I recovered I decided to move house, and it was quite a wrench to leave Pat behind. Ive done exposure work on my own and with support. Advantages of staying as I am I can be sure that I havent hurt anyone as long as I do my checking rituals. And your body was designed to be used - this means doing exercise that is appropriate for each individual. Many anxious people have an underlying fear of losing control, even for a moment (which explains why some people find it so difficult to accept the need for relaxation). Shakespeare, Hamlet Now you understand how Anxiety can change your thought processes, and how to start changing them back again. There are three ways that Anxiety helps this process: Prescription drugs People who become addicted to prescription drugs can experience Anxiety symptoms when they try to withdraw from them. I can see that my mother was very anxious and terrified of illness and I did develop a health anxiety. I have this approach that I dont think other people will be interested in my feelings so I keep quiet. Whatever your particular experience, you can be as sure as eggs are eggs, there will be difficulties at some point, so you might as well have an understanding of how to deal with them. It takes as long as it takes. Cook your favourite meal. Anxiety has a very limiting effect on a persons life - they may avoid going out, restrict their social contacts, sd many hours on rituals instead of enjoying life, and so on. However, how will loved ones cope with this change when theyve developed the habit of constantly giving in to your demands for reassurance?