question..anxiety advice

[cj29]

Hey all,
I was reading and answering some posts today, and was kind of intrigued about Jerzee's post about following our own advice.  I seem to have the same problem.  I see myself in so many people here on this forum and I believe I can give pretty good advice sometimes from experience and dealing with anxiety issues.  But it is kind of interesting and EXTREMELY frustrating that while I can see someone else's problem rationally, it is VERY difficult to practice what you preach.  For example, I am extremely anxious and nervous still about my health and yet if I would just follow my own advice I could handle this so much better.

I know that people here have been experiencing things like this for much longer than I have, and was wondering does anyone else fall into this trap and why is it so darn hard to just listen to the rational side of yourself?

[Jerzeegal]

In response your question .. why is it so darn hard to just listen to the rational side of yourself, I think it's because we LET the irrational side have control. It's easy to be objective when it comes to someone elses problems, we are focused on trying to help them and the rational part takes control.  It's hard to be objective when it comes to ourselves.. not just with our anxiety but with other facets of our personalities as well.

You will get better cj, of that have no fear... your determination and willingness to march on will help you.  

[savygaby]

yes, I feel the same way I know what I have to do to feel better but I still feel anxious about things or get a little scared over my health when I know it just anxiety.  This weekend my sister had her baby and he is in the ICN and it has made me extremely anxious with physical symptoms and I think something is wrong with me but I know it just anxiety over the situation. So I know what you mean, its sometimes hard to follow your own advice