April 26, 2007Do You Really Think This Qualifies as Massive Anxiety?
Genie told Bill that she was experiencing massive anxiety. Bill knew that Genie had a flare for the dramatic and asked her,
- Do you really think this qualifies as massive anxiety?
Bill got Genie to rethink her experience and her word choice. She corrected herself and said, “My heart is racing.” Recognizing her dramatization and describing her condition more accurately calmed her.
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I stuggle with anxiety too. I can confirm that one of the symptoms includes accelerated heart beats. The definition of massive can vary from person to person especially if you’ve ever had a panic attack. Each body is different. Everyone has a different perception of reality. Bill should not discount her emotions b/c he can’t relate to them. However, Bill should continue to help Genie clarify/disect her experiences/emotions. She will calm down b/c the key to anxiety is acknowledging triggered emotions that have been buried. Eventually, Genie will be less dramatic b/c she’s dealt with her triggered emotions.
Comment by Jennifer — April 26, 2007 @ 1:23 pm