We all have private thoughts. You probably have thousands a day. But you only share a small percentage of what you think with other people. Most of that stuff you 'discuss' with yourself. You don't do this like a schizophrenic talking to a building though. It's subtle. In fact, it all happens in your head. Now, think about how many times a day you have anxious thoughts. What do you tell yourself when you're anxious? When I had high anxiety I'd think things like, "What if anxiety causes me to have a heart attack?" "Can I survive a
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Is Anxiety a Life Sentence?
Some people are born anxious. This is according to numerous studies conducted over the past several decades. For example, did you know that some infants have a stronger startle response than others? That's just the beginning. Psychologist Jerome Kagan of Harvard has said that many of these 'high-reactors' tend to grow up nervous. They worry a lot, feel insecure, and some even develop anxiety disorders. There are those that don't believe in a genetic basis for high anxiety, but you know what? I'm not one of them. I believe that some