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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]There are many high-achievers who are very anxious. You just don't notice it, because they're not telling you. It doesn't stop them from getting As on the most advanced tracks in every single topic[/quote]

[b]And we should live our lives anxious? No[/b]
I bet all you and I can do is agree to disagree. 
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PP you replied to. Actually yes. Sounds like you don't know much about anxiety. It's a brain difference, rather like depression. It doesn't go away. It has to be managed throughout life. People with autism and/or ADHD have anxiety built into their diagnosis, but one can have lifelong anxiety as a free-standing diagnosis as well.

If you can give me a fix for my anxiety, I'm all ears! I've tried the meds, I've tried therapy, I've tried the usual non-pharmaceutical relaxation aids (hard exercise, yoga, meditation, walks outside, walking the dog, forest bathing, sound bathing, deep breathing, massage)... basically everything except illegal drugs. I don't drink, I don't smoke, I have a healthy lifestyle.

And at 45, I'm still anxious. My children are the same way. I teach them to manage their anxiety. It's not going to disappear just by going down a level in math. Ha. What a ridiculous idea. If only it were that easy!!!!

The kid you're talking about has autism, ADHD and anxiety. He will always have those things. Good for him for stretching himself. He should be commended and supported.

And you should hang your head in shame and just feel humbly grateful you are not afflicted with this malady.[/quote]

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