- in fact you need that ability to rise to the moment, its a very important human characteristic.

Harder. I could see him from the window of my flat and he looked so friendly and solid. You may have to contend with some deep-rooted beliefs about not being of value, or of not deserving a good life, or of needing to conform. If the only thing you can face is a sweet biscuit, then break the sugary snacks rule and have biscuits. If you decide to do nothing, then the chances are that your Anxiety will get worse and youll find yourself constantly fighting a rearguard action, trying to hold it back. Ways of countering the four personalities The way to deal with the negative thoughts that your anxious sub- personalities are constantly throwing at you is to find a way to put the ball back in their court. Here is an example of one list for a family trying to decide whether to have a camping holiday in the UK or a package holiday in Spain. Short and sweet? This is not in fact an Anxiety disorder in itself, but it is mentioned so often that it needs explaining. Take responsibility for your feelings. They may also be obliged to live in a certain way (e.g. Fear of fear leads to avoidance and is the chief maintenance factor for panic, agoraphobia and social phobia. If you know that using a public lavatory sets off a need to do rituals, then clearly youll want to avoid public lavatories. Shakespeare, Hamlet Now you understand how Anxiety can change your thought processes, and how to start changing them back again. Escape The urge to get out, get away, escape from the situation where the Anxiety or panic strikes can be overwhelming. This is because it is all part of the fight-or-flight mechanism. How shall I talk to the doctor? Training for these events provides a focus to keep up my fitness. How urgent is it? However it can also be an important factor for someone with OCD.