The Anxiety Bible, in a brief few paragraphs, asserts that a supportive social network is one of the many parts of a successful recovery from anxiety. However, the few brief paragraphs there do not elaborate enough to help an individual to understand what a supportive friend exactly is, and what effects can result from having supportive friends (Stelter, 2009, 4).
The best way to demonstrate this point is simply to use a hypothetical example that is based on real-life experience, in this case, my own. Having ksalol alprazolam 1mg at least one person or place (There are group anxiety meetings available; some are paid, some are free) to discuss anxiety is very beneficial in life, and the more places and opportunities one has to discuss the situations which are causing him or her anxiety, the better.
First, let us detail what a supportive friend or relationship is like. It should be noted at this point that many of us anxiety-sufferers have no supportive friends at all and have no idea what a supportive relationship is even like (which explains higher anxiety levels for many of us). A supportive relationship is one where one can talk about his or her feelings without fear of judgment or repercussion. The supportive friend, when hearing that a certain person or situation is causing his or her friend anxiety, will try to relate or sympathize with the person suffering anxiety. Supportive friends will also try to help in any way they can, and are always available to chat and are generally good about returning calls promptly and making appointments. Being able to disclose feelings that bother us, like anxiety, leads to an increased level of emotional well-being and happiness. When someone discloses these anxious feelings and is heard and understood, that makes the person feel valued. This feeling of happiness and value means that a person’s anxiety level reduces. Even though it may seem small, each and every time a person discloses anxiety successfully, he or she reduces his or her anxiety and increases his or her relaxation and happiness. This technique is universal to all human beings and has the same positive benefits to all persons on earth. Long-term physical effects that result from decreased anxiety and increased happiness include fewer physical sicknesses (flu, fever, cold etc…), reduced duration and intensity of physical illness, and reduced chance of almost any medical condition one can think of (more anxiety leads to increased stress which leads to poorer personal health, so the more one addresses his or her anxiety, the better his or her mental and physical health).