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[deleted] t1_ius6n9l wrote

Reply to comment by Human_Reference_3366 in [tool] Observe... by Gainsborough-Smythe

As someone with anxiety I think Lao Tzu's words still work.

You should watch your anxious/intrusive thought. They aren't you, but if you let them run rampant they will become you.

I let my anxious thoughts control me from the time I was 15-20 and I'm 22 still working my way out.

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arbydallas t1_iusimbc wrote

Ok agree. Your thoughts certainly aren't you, but if they are generated in your subconscious mind, they often still have importance that you can investigate. You shouldn't judge yourself for having thoughts, but it can be helpful to try and figure out why they came about and if there's anything that should be done about them (eg work on a problem, show yourself compassion, jerk off, etc)

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Human_Reference_3366 t1_iuy1z8a wrote

I’m 35, and have realized I have to live alongside my anxiety because it’ll always be there from time to time. There’s no “out”. Hence, I don’t like sayings that imply people are deficient for having anxious thoughts; accepting our imperfect selves is important.

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