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Having A Healthy Relationship With Anxiety

on March 28, 2017
 

Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the US today. Countless people suffer from it and although sometimes anxiety can be an obvious illness, most of the time you cannot tell who is suffering from it and what they have gone through. For me, anxiety is very personal as it has developed from what I have experienced and has increased since becoming ill. Anxiety is also a difficult condition to understand as no two people are the same. We are all wired differently and therefore respond in different ways. Each persons experience is almost entirely unique. However, I believe we can try to form a healthy relationship with our anxieties. I know for a fact what I am scared of – not feeling well, strong or capable when going out – the average person around me doesn’t even think twice about. 

Dealing with anxiety


I believe challenging our anxieties is a way to conquer them. I’m not sure about you, but I personally hate having the cloud of worry over me and I don’t want to live in fear anymore. I hate second guessing myself and I wish I was more confident and capable all the time. In order to eventually get there I MUST challenge and push myself. You may have to gradually work your way to a big issue with small steps, but every step forward is a step in the right direction. Even if things don’t work out or go your way the fact that you consciously challenged yourself and tried is an amazing step. It may take time but you have to start somewhere! Like a tree grows from a seed, in order to become that beautiful tree you must start small by planting the seed, then tending to the plant and slowly nurture it as it grows – that’s right, you must constantly reward and coach yourself. 

One of my favourite quotes is “Believe you can and you’re halfway there” and I really believe this is true. Believing in yourself, truly backing yourself is all you need. 

Dealing with anxiety


So the next step… 

  • I know how difficult it can be to push yourself. How tempting it can be to stay in your comfort zone – to stay home where it is comfortable and easy, but this won’t help you in the future. If you want to make change it is not going to be the easiest thing, you will have to push yourself. But I have done this, and I know you can too! 
  • Whatever you may be anxious about try and think about the good things related to it rather then focusing on the bad. 
  • Also, when you first start facing your anxieties I recommend having something with you that brings you joy, comfort or makes you feel a little more safe. For example, this might be having your phone with you incase you need to call someone, having a close friend come with you for support or carrying your lucky charm – I know this sounds cliche but it does give you a sense that you’re okay. 
 
If anyone has any tips please share them! If you have any questions or want someone to talk to about this just leave me a comment or message me on Instagram or email me, I’m happy to help in anyway I can <3 PS. This is just my opinion and in my experience of what has helped me.

 

 

 

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  • The Nerdy Me
    7 years ago

    Lovely and heart-warming post, dear. You are spot on. Anxiety is such a difficult mental illness and a lot of people suffer from it. I like your tips and I would encourage bit by bit to step out of your comfort zone, embrace things and activities that bring you joy and try to understand what it is what triggers anxiety in you 🙂

    -Leta | The Nerdy Me

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  • The Nerdy Me
    7 years ago

    Lovely and heart-warming post, dear. You are spot on. Anxiety is such a difficult mental illness and a lot of people suffer from it. I like your tips and I would encourage bit by bit to step out of your comfort zone, embrace things and activities that bring you joy and try to understand what it is what triggers anxiety in you 🙂

    -Leta | The Nerdy Me

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  • Mercy F
    7 years ago

    The tips you mentioned are of great help, you don't know how many people you've inspired with this post.

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  • Mercy F
    7 years ago

    The tips you mentioned are of great help, you don't know how many people you've inspired with this post.

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thanks so much Leta 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thanks so much Leta 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thanks so much for reading 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thanks so much for reading 🙂

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  • Britt K
    7 years ago

    Thank you for sharing this – I believe honest discussions like this are the key to raising awareness and understanding of mental health topics like anxiety!

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  • Britt K
    7 years ago

    Thank you for sharing this – I believe honest discussions like this are the key to raising awareness and understanding of mental health topics like anxiety!

    Britt | https://alternativelyspeakingonline.wordpress.com/

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Totally agree! Thank you 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Totally agree! Thank you 🙂

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  • Shenna
    7 years ago

    Hi Susie, this hit me. I have a family over there in the US , they are living in Louisiana, my relative has this kind of anxiety problem that attacks over and over again. Sometimes, we all feel this way but I really do think that it was controlling her in a negative way. Somehow, I'd like to help and as I read your blogpost, it reminded me of how I can bring support to her right now.

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  • Shenna
    7 years ago

    Hi Susie, this hit me. I have a family over there in the US , they are living in Louisiana, my relative has this kind of anxiety problem that attacks over and over again. Sometimes, we all feel this way but I really do think that it was controlling her in a negative way. Somehow, I'd like to help and as I read your blogpost, it reminded me of how I can bring support to her right now.

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  • Neha Bhatt Bhagat
    7 years ago

    Great post dear..xx, Neha

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  • Neha Bhatt Bhagat
    7 years ago

    Great post dear..xx, Neha

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  • Dressed With Soul
    7 years ago

    Thanks for the really helpful tips!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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  • Dressed With Soul
    7 years ago

    Thanks for the really helpful tips!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  • Experiências e Constatações
    7 years ago

    Anxiety is such a hard thing to deal with. Some people think who suffers from anxiety is just "stressed out". Only someone that has felt/went through it at some point know how hard it is and the implications of it.

    Experiências e Constatações
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  • Experiências e Constatações
    7 years ago

    Anxiety is such a hard thing to deal with. Some people think who suffers from anxiety is just "stressed out". Only someone that has felt/went through it at some point know how hard it is and the implications of it.

    Experiências e Constatações
    *I'm following 🙂

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  • Susanne Bender
    7 years ago

    What a beautiful article! Thanks for sharing! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com

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  • Susanne Bender
    7 years ago

    What a beautiful article! Thanks for sharing! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com

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  • cielofronteras
    7 years ago

    Thanks for sharing this very helpful post =)

    – Cielo
    Mermaid in Heels

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  • cielofronteras
    7 years ago

    Thanks for sharing this very helpful post =)

    – Cielo
    Mermaid in Heels

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  • Coco
    7 years ago

    Thanks for sharing, I also know people who suffer from it, and I do believe that sharing this has helped all of your readers because deep down we all have a sliver of anxiety. Lovely thoughts.
    Coco| pjsandstuff.wordpress.com

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  • Coco
    7 years ago

    Thanks for sharing, I also know people who suffer from it, and I do believe that sharing this has helped all of your readers because deep down we all have a sliver of anxiety. Lovely thoughts.
    Coco| pjsandstuff.wordpress.com

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Yes you can help! I think its important for her to realise and recognise the anxiety but if you can provide support and back up for her even just supportive messages I'm sure it will go a long way 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Yes you can help! I think its important for her to realise and recognise the anxiety but if you can provide support and back up for her even just supportive messages I'm sure it will go a long way 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thanks 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thanks 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Glad you found them helpful 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Glad you found them helpful 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Yes, its so different for everyone xx

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Yes, its so different for everyone xx

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thanks for reading 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thank you! Yes I think we all do in some way <3

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thank you! Yes I think we all do in some way <3

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Glad you found it helpful!

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Glad you found it helpful!

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thanks!

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thanks!

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  • Il bello per me home & beauty
    7 years ago

    lo trovo un post di ispirazione.

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  • Il bello per me home & beauty
    7 years ago

    lo trovo un post di ispirazione.

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  • Airish Abella
    7 years ago

    What an inspiring post. Thanks for spreading positive and motivational vibes to everyone! ♥ Following your blog now, as well as on Bloglovin! Btw, if you're looking for a site to shop online, you may check out these links: https://goo.gl/glwHDg AND http://3rdshop.com?rfsn=543534.5f0016 Hope to hear from you soon! x

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  • Airish Abella
    7 years ago

    What an inspiring post. Thanks for spreading positive and motivational vibes to everyone! ♥ Following your blog now, as well as on Bloglovin! Btw, if you're looking for a site to shop online, you may check out these links: https://goo.gl/glwHDg AND http://3rdshop.com?rfsn=543534.5f0016 Hope to hear from you soon! x

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  • Elisa
    7 years ago

    Anxiety is something that can ruin the best moments of our life, we all should learn how to win it 🙂
    xx Elisa
    Francine's Place | Diy & Lifestyle

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  • Elisa
    7 years ago

    Anxiety is something that can ruin the best moments of our life, we all should learn how to win it 🙂
    xx Elisa
    Francine's Place | Diy & Lifestyle

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  • Dressed With Soul
    7 years ago

    Thanks a lot for this fantastic post about this very important topic. Hopefully many many people will read this!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  • Dressed With Soul
    7 years ago

    Thanks a lot for this fantastic post about this very important topic. Hopefully many many people will read this!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Glad you did <3

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Glad you did <3

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thank you for reading 🙂 I'm following you as well!

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thank you for reading 🙂 I'm following you as well!

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    It really can, I totally agree 🙂

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  • Sarah A
    7 years ago

    This is such a lovely and positive post! I sometimes suffer from anxiety and it can be tough to just go out and face daily life. Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Sarah | What Sarah Writes

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  • Sarah A
    7 years ago

    This is such a lovely and positive post! I sometimes suffer from anxiety and it can be tough to just go out and face daily life. Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Sarah | What Sarah Writes

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  • Sylwia Pysz
    7 years ago

    Hi Susie,
    Thank you for sharing this…..
    Very positive!
    x x x
    Sylwia,
    http://www.passion4luxus.com

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  • Sylwia Pysz
    7 years ago

    Hi Susie,
    Thank you for sharing this…..
    Very positive!
    x x x
    Sylwia,
    http://www.passion4luxus.com

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  • jehan mohammad
    7 years ago

    i agree that winning over anxiety is a great achievement of all… i personally experienced that as well..

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  • Mica T
    7 years ago

    These are good tips – especially that quote, it's a very fitting one for your post 🙂

    Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thank you 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Yes it really can :/ Thanks for reading <3

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thank you for checking out my blog! 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Yes! It is a hard win but very rewarding if you can, even little victories 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thank you 🙂 You too

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  • Emma Corrie Hill
    7 years ago

    it's so important to talk about anxiety, great post!!

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  • Wooho
    7 years ago

    Great post <3
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  • Veronica Lucy
    7 years ago

    Wonderful post, love it! ♥
    Maybe follow for follow? 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thank you!

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thanks 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thanks! and followed 🙂

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  • Georgia.
    7 years ago

    What a lovely post. Stepping out of your comfort zone is such an important message – anxiety can be so crippling, you can become trapped in your own bubble of safety. Encouraging support and focusing on the good is the way forward 🙂

    //teandtwosugars.blogspot.com xx

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thank you! 🙂

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  • Rosanna Briguglio
    7 years ago

    Thanks for the useful tips, I like to listen to calming podcasts when I'm anxious!
    Have a lovely day 🙂
    Rosanna x
    Rose's Rooftop

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  • Dressed With Soul
    7 years ago

    Congratulations to this wonderful post. You found the absolutely right words for this challenging topic. Thank you so much.
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  • Julia Shkvo
    7 years ago

    A wonderful post, dear! <3
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    Julia Shkvo

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  • Anya Dryagina
    7 years ago

    Great tips dear! Wonderful post!
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  • Sadie
    7 years ago

    It's crazy how many people nowadays suffer from some sort of mental illness yet it is still a taboo subject and an illness that people are ashamed to admit having. It has taken me years to come to terms with the fact that anxiety is an illness and not something that is always within my control, and finally admitting this to myself and others was a huge step for. Being open about my anxieties rather than trying to bury them deep down has enabled me to attempt to conquer them head on. Like you say it takes small steps but each little step leads you to the top of that ladder! 🙂 xx

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  • Elif Sağlık
    7 years ago

    Aww my dear honey. Belive yourself and love the world. Life is short and you must be happy <3 <3 <3

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  • Susannah
    7 years ago

    I struggle with anxiety and I'm so thankful that my husband understands and is still able to love me!

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  • Erika Seol
    7 years ago

    Aw, Such a great post! And I love to read them ^^
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  • Jen Cabildo
    7 years ago

    I have been living with anxiety for around 20 years now, the thing that I know for sure is to know that no one is responsable of our condition and we don't need to blame anyone for our anxiety, it's something that ourselves need to know how to treat and calm down, but for sure, our beloved ones need to know more about anxiety so they know how to handle a crisis, I love your posts! ♥

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  • Mary María
    7 years ago

    So cool tips, I love it! ❤ Enjoy the day!

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  • Tania Jayne
    7 years ago

    Such an interesting post! I don't have anxiety myself, though have had PTSD in the past. But recently I've noticed that I am becoming anxious in certain situation and am trying to find ways to manage this and reduce the chance it will develop into an anxiety condition. When I was dealing with PTSD, I found the third point, where you keep something that makes you feel safe, really helpful. It's a great grounding technique. Xx

    Tania | When Tania Talks

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Yes! Podcasts can be so helpful! 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    It really is a helpful technique, I hope you're doing well xx

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thanks 🙂 You too

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Yes I totally agree! Sharing your anxieties with the people around you can really help you confidence xx

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thank you 🙂 Sure x

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    It really helps if someone close to you understands <3

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Totally Agree 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    I am so glad your anxiety is improving and you are conquering it head on! Keep fighting 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Already done! 🙂

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thank you x

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thank you <3

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  • Susanne Bender
    7 years ago

    Beautiful article!! Thanks for sharing! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thanks for reading 🙂

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  • Sylwia Pysz
    7 years ago

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts…..I believe everybody have ups and downs……Believing in yourself is a half way winning,
    Love,
    Sylwia,
    http://www.passion4luxus.com

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  • HellO Me
    7 years ago

    Nice sharing 🙂 This is one of my favorite posts that you've done. Edward Gelber, M.D., Board-Certified Child Psychiatrist

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    It really is <3

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  • Susie
    7 years ago

    Thank you!

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  • Laura Mitbrodt
    7 years ago

    I also suffer from anxiety, thanks so much for sharing this
    xo
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  • jehan mohammad
    6 years ago

    vey informative dear…

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  • Susie
    6 years ago

    No problem <3

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  • Susie
    6 years ago

    <3 Thanks

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