I have had GAD now for the last 3 1/2 years. For the last week I have had a really bad cold which I just seem to be getting over. During this time I have not experienced any anxiety feelings. This occured to me today, I was thinking how much better I was feeling and how relaxed I was, this then made me think that my breathing must be good and therefore my anxiety levels really low. I then found myself being too aware of my breathing resulting in me hyperventilating and feeling really anxious again[Duh!].
I find I can pootle along somedays without giving my GAD a second thought and then all of a sudden I get a feeling like I have forgotten something or I notice that I am feeling happy and then whooosh I realise it's anxiety that is missing and I feel anxious! Is it possible to actually miss that anxious feeling after living with it every day for so long?
KT
Be gentle and you will need no strength, be patient and you will achieve all things.