I shine in a crisis in spite of my anxiety disorders, or because of them. You may think, as someone with anxiety disorders, I’m likely to panic and overreact in the event of any potential threat.
But, actually, in a real emergency, I become incredibly businesslike and handle the situation quite calmly. This happens when there is a true, external threat because, by its nature of being real and being present, I can take action. Times of true, external crisis are when I shine. You may be surprised to learn that many people with anxiety disorders handle emergencies with a calm, level head.
This phenomenon is not uncommon. I’ve come across the writings of more than a few others who report similar reductions in anxiety when dealing with a clear
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