We all want more. Perhaps that is due to modern societies pressure, or perhaps it has always been this way. More importantly this constant desire and striving for more is both a cause of anxiety and a symptom of the deep insecurity which is often behind anxiety and panic.
Often, we strive for what we want and then realise that of course we are not happy when get it. And then we want more.
True happiness (and with it an inner contentment that can only help dramatically lower anxiety levels) is a hard emotion to quantify, isolate or explain. We can be sure about one thing. We should allow ourselves to be grateful with what we have. The more gratitude you can have for the situation your life is in right now, the happier you will be and the happier you will get.
It can be hard to be happy, especially when you are suffering from an anxiety disorder, panic disorder or severe stress. But if you search hard enough, there is happiness and gratitude to be found in all situations. Maybe you can just be happy for your physical health, or for having nice friends. It doesn’t really matter where you start, just as long as you start to be grateful for what you have.
This is one of those lifestyle changes which effects anxiety indirectly but very profoundly. Don’t underestimate the importance of elevated mood. Happier does equal calmer.
