I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at 19. My first panic attack1 no where, leaving me breathless and2 . Despite taking medication，my chronic(长期的) anxiety and panic attacks required me to3 ways to deal with it. I've learned to treat4 as a part of my character，alongside being free-spirited，funny，and creative. As a result，dealing with my condition has made me a 5 person.
Anxiety often makes me feel energetic，and I have two ways to 6 it: Either let my legs shake and mind race while overthinking everything or use that7 to expand my advantage. Whether I'm at work，home，or my kid's soccer practice，I always find a healthy way to8 my anxiety. At work，I might take the long way to the kitchen or grab my water bottle to regain my9 . At home，I take the dog for a walk，10 on my bike，or use free weights. Physical activity not only 11 anxiety but also keeps me in shape.
During therapy，my doctor12 thinking about something wonderful when my throat feels tight and anxiety strikes. Instead of convincing myself of the worst，I recall a 13 in my early 20s in Paris. The thought of cheese，pastries，and the Eiffel Tower overwhelms me with happiness，helping me 14 control.
Although my life isn't 15 ，accepting that anxiety is a part of who I am has made me feel less like someone with an anxiety disorder.
