“Anxious behaviour is rewarded in our culture. Being high strung, wound up, frenetic and soooo busy has cachet. I ask someone, “How are you?” and even if they’re kicking back in a caravan park in the outback with a beer watching the sunset, their default response is, “Gosh, so busy, out of control, crazy times.” And they wear it as a badge of honour. This means that many of us deny we have a problem and keep going and going. Indeed, the more anxious we are, the more we have to convince ourselves we don’t have a problem. This is ironic, or paradoxical. And it seems awfully cruel.”
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First, We Make the Beast Beautiful: A New Story About Anxiety
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Sarah Wilson
Sarah Wilson, born in 1974, is an accomplished journalist with over two decades of experience in the news industry. Known for her in-depth investigative reporting and unique perspective, she has made a significant impact with her work. more
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