Worry & Anxiety

For many with bipolar disorder, anxiety comes along for the ride. In particular it is very common in periods of depression. William Meek, your About.com Guide to Generalized Anxiety, defines anxiety and offers Six Strategies to Reduce Your Worry. “Worrying is a cognitive symptom of experiencing anxiety. Anxiety, at a moderate level, can be helpful, motivating a person to take something seriously, to solve a problem, to consider implications of his or her actions, or to search for reassurance. But sometimes a person can become stuck in a worrying state. The following strategies will hopefully help you meet some of these goals.”

One of the strategies is to make a plan. I am great at this. I make plans for everything. It drives my hubby batty, but it really helps me feel organized and on top of things. One thing I am not so good at is keeping things in proper context. This is one thing I am going to work on. What about you? ~ Kimberly