Has anxiety and/or depression ever done anything good for anyone?

Question

I'm just curious as to whether or not anyone has overcome anxiety and depression and thought...hey my disorder made me see the light??? Did having anxiety have any positive effects on your life??

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I had unexplained overwhelming anxiety for five years of my life, and I overcame it.

It turned out to be my use of sucralose. Sucralose is what Splenda is. And it is in a lot of stuff. The package doesn't have to say Splenda to have sucralose in it. You have to read labels. So, you might still be using it and don't even know it!

My experience has changed my life dramatically. Today, my family and I only eat exclusively organic or all natural foods. I have discovered that the FDA does not protect the American people. That the food industry can virtual push anything out on the market and we are the guinea pigs.It is really sad, especially when children are being poisoned. And, it's not just sucralose.

In addition, I find myself searching out people who are unknowingly suffering from "Splenda poisoning", hoping to help them discover what I discovered. And I have helped many.



In a nutshell, Sucralose is poison. It ruined five years of my life. I had a laundry list of medical problems while taking it, including overwhelming anxiety, depression, mood swings, insomnia and more.

Go ahead, google: anxiety splenda or anxiety sucralose or insomnia splenda or insomnia sucralose



The slogan, "Made from sugar..." is very misleading. Splenda might be made from sugar, but it is far from sugar. The resulting chemical is an organochloride (chlorocarbon). Organochlorides are typically poisons.



carbon monoxide - made from oxygen so its like a breath of fresh air

Answer 3

I overcame an anxiety disorder, and I can proudly say I am no longer stressed out or anxious about everyday life! I live Happily and care free now.

Answer 4

I have'nt actually overcome all of that, but I've learned how to deal with it. I would have to say that in itself, the way I see it, is VERY positive. I learned how to deal with it and show myself, "Why fret over this??!! It could be alot worse!!" Learning how to deal with it has also helped me to help other people in dealing with it, as far as ways to help cope and I've helped many of my friends and watch them turn their aspect on life around, and that is one of the most positive things I think I've achieved by overcoming my own demons and be able to help others. Which is what probably brings me to yahoo answers, lol. And yes, after dealing with depression and suicide attempts, I really can say that I DO see the light and everything is so much more green on the other side!! Coming away from such things and dealing with it is a positive effect in itself!

Answer 5

Yes,  when I am in my introverted depressed times I have learned to sit back and care for myself.  It is a time to reflect; to set new goals; to face all the things that are not okay in my life.  I no longer see depression as a debilitating condition, but a helpful tool.  I don't even call it depression any more.  It is my self reflection time and I sleep, and read, and rest, and think.   I always emerge from this time to myself a better person.