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Does having anxiety make me a weak person?

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FrancescaGabrielle
October 23rd, 2014 2:18am
No! Having anxiety definitely does NOT, in any way, shape or form, make you a weak person! Sometimes anxiety not only emotionally and mentally drains you, but physically drains you as well. Thus sometimes making us feel weak. However, experiencing anxiety does not make you a weak person. If anything, it can help you become a stronger person. You can learn to face your fears and learn new ways to overcome your stressors. PM me if you would like to discuss this any further. Please don't ever feel as if you're less of a person because you're anxious! It's something the best of us have to go through.
Anonymous
September 19th, 2014 11:02am
If you can't overcome it, and let it stop you from doing things you should do like even usual stuff like going for a walk or talking comfortably to a new doctor, a seller etc, then yes it does.
Knoc
September 11th, 2014 8:01am
It certainly does NOT. Everyone has their own way of thinking. Some people tend to think more critical than others which might cause them to worry about somethings that other people dont. Being an anxious person just means you're a cautious person.
Anonymous
October 28th, 2014 1:47am
No not at all! Everyone has their own struggles and things they have to work harder at. Anxiety is just one of those things that some people struggle with. I myself, and also some of the strongest people I know struggle with anxiety.
lucilledaniella
October 24th, 2014 2:17am
Having anxiety is a battle from within ourselves, you need to be a strong warrior in order to fight this everyday. Anxiety could be ruined even the strongest relationship but if you are strong enough to deal with this then you're extraordinary. you're strong and capable of beating it.
Anonymous
October 31st, 2014 2:14pm
If anything, it makes you a strong person. Anxiety is a big deal and a very inconvenient thing to deal with on possible a day to day basis. This is something that is in your life and you have to work around. This is another thing to deal with along with everything else. You are strong.
Dreamit2880
September 11th, 2014 7:46pm
Anxiety doesn't make you a weak person. It just affects how you see situations and how you see your life. Sometimes it feels like it does, but there are things that you can do in order to lessen your anxiety. It also says that you really care about whatever the situation is to worry about in the first place.
ChaiChelsea
October 30th, 2014 7:29am
Having anxiety is an extremely hard thing to deal with, on a daily-sometimes even hourly-basis. Instead of thinking in terms of making you weak, I hope you can see that quite the contrary... dealing with the anxiety and surviving through the anxiety makes you an incredibly strong person!
ethan97
September 17th, 2014 8:29pm
Definitely not, it means that something has happened to make you that way but you are strong enough to take it
ShoutAtTheSky
November 16th, 2014 8:44pm
Not in the slightest! Nothing defines you as a weak person. You are simply a person who needs some kind help. You are not weak, a lesser person, or anything less that anyone else at all.
Missi
September 11th, 2014 4:19pm
NO! You should never ever think that having anxiety or or depression or for example eating disorders makes you a weak person! I mean you're still here trying your best and that makes you a very strong person because you didn't give up :)
lyricalPond11
November 18th, 2014 4:26pm
Not in the slightest. Anxiety is a natural reaction to stress and can actually be quite helpful. Anxiety can motivate us to get things done that we would normally neglect, or can keep us vigilant in dangerous situations. It is only when anxiety becomes out of control or when it occurs in inappropriate situations that it becomes harmful.
SophieR2009
September 13th, 2014 1:13pm
No. It makes you feel weak and like you're scared over nothing but it takes a lot of courage to face so many fears and reactions every day.
skydivingstars
November 6th, 2014 2:07am
Not in the slightest. It simply means that you've gone through events in your life that have caused this, you should never consider yourself a weak person because of it.
Anonymous
November 4th, 2014 5:41am
Definitely not. Anxiety can be overcome, so as you overcome it you become stronger and don't fall in
Anonymous
June 12th, 2015 5:14pm
I used to think that I was very weak since I seemed to be more panicky and anxious compared to my friends and relatives -- until I realised that having anxiety is actually making me strong, in a way that I learn to deal and manage my life through difficult circumstances. It's hard enough for people to live this life without being anxious, let alone when they have an anxiety disorder! We keep on living, though, so it shows how strong we are as a person. You are not weak because you are anxious.
kittykat
October 30th, 2014 8:14pm
Not at all. Having any disorder can make life a struggle, especially when it seems impossible to do tasks that many others find easy. This is often heightened in anxiety, where your anxiety about being anxious feeds into itself and becomes a vicious cycle... Living with anxiety takes a lot of courage and strength, even if many people don't realize it. If your anxiety is negatively impacting your life in a severe way, you may want to reach out for community support or talk to a mental health professional.
Pam
October 26th, 2014 6:51pm
No it does not make you weak. I think everyone experiences anxiety sometime in their life. You are not alone.
etherealocean
November 3rd, 2015 7:20am
Absolutely not. Anxiety makes you one of the few strong people who have it. Anxiety is an obstacle in your life, and the fact that you are pushing through it says a lot.
bunniesgomoo
June 9th, 2015 5:07pm
No it certainly doesn't. Anxiety is a natural response to stressors and every human being has a fight or flight response; some people are naturally more anxious than others but it does not make you a weak person. I hope that you're okay and always know that you're incredibly strong regardless of experiencing anxiety or not :)
sereneSunshine87
July 14th, 2015 11:35am
No, having anxiety does not make you a weak person whatsoever. Ignore anyone who tries to tell you otherwise. I believe once you can manage and cope with anxiety, it makes you an even stronger person!:)
JoannaC46
July 7th, 2015 11:50am
no! of course not. having anxiety doesn't make anyone weak. i, personally have major anxiety. anxiety is part of life, instead, it makes you stronger.
Anonymous
August 3rd, 2015 12:25am
Anxiety definitely does not make you a weak person. In fact, it makes you a very strong person. You are dealing with something that most people just cannot handle.
daniellebee
November 14th, 2014 5:14am
No it doesn't. You didn't chose to have anxiety and your anxiety does not define you. Acknowledging that you have anxiety and seeking help makes you an incredibly strong person.
Anonymous
November 15th, 2014 1:05pm
Having anxiety does not make you a weak person but it shows strength. That despite the person having anxiety, they do try to go out, it doesn't show that they are weak. Anxiety doesn't define you or your personality.
Mayaisthename
November 15th, 2014 5:15pm
No, you just need to seek for professional help so you can figure out what's triggering it.
DivergentMockingjay
November 17th, 2014 3:14pm
No, it does not. Anxiety is common, and everyone faces it at se ppint in their lives. For those of us who have it more often however, we can sometimes feel weak. You arw not weak though. You are strong because you face your anxiety when it happens. It takes a strong person to do that.
Anonymous
November 16th, 2014 1:01pm
No, it does not make you weak. Anxiety is a serious matter, and shouldn't be labeled as "weak". Try to talk to someone about it.
spectacularCreature52
November 17th, 2014 1:05pm
Anxiety does not make you physically weak. Although it makes you think or feel that you are weak. When you feel panicked, breathe in and out slowly and calm your mind. Think of something that makes you happy and calm yourself down.
Ari
November 17th, 2014 1:05am
Anxiety makes you be weak in that moment, but in an inner sense, you get stronger eventually. You know more and learn to deal with it , and with your problems