![]() It is difficult to say with certainty but that is my theory on this particular issue. Its a tired mind trying to slog its way through all the anxiety clad and convoluted thought patterns. I believe that its because of the mild to moderate trauma of constant worry and anxiety on our nervous system. I never really thought of my anxiety gaze as a symptom but I’m certain that it’s related to my high levels of stress. I can’t reconnect with the world for several seconds at a time. After all when its happening there is nothing happening. ![]() It doesn’t happen that frequently but when it does I get a series of them in short amount of time.Įvery now and then it makes me somewhat upset because it distracts me from whatever I’m doing. ![]() When this happens I mentally check out and there is seemingly no brain activity until I catch myself doing it and return to earth. It is an empty feeling of staring off into nothingness. I get this glazed look in my eyes (I’ve been told) and I don’t seem to hear anyone. It happens to me a lot at work or even when people are talking to me. Having an anxiety disorder is nowhere near like experiencing combat, its not even the same sport, but anxiety can cause you to stare blankly without any thought or purpose. But its born from the trauma and severe mental stress of combat. ![]() It is a deep stare or gaze that is not focused on any particular thing. I have heard veterans say that they can pick out other veterans of armed conflict because of their thousand yard stare. ![]()
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