Feelings
of anxiety, depression and anguish, although painful, are necessary, since they
can guide us towards wellbeing. The use of substances which preclude the
perception of feelings, limits the possibility to reach a state of wellbeing.
On the contrary anxiety, depression and anguish, if well understood and used, guide
us towards the satisfaction of our vital needs. Anguish and depression are
important signals that we must learn to understand. These signals tell that our
vital needs for cohesion and meaning are not satisfied. When we cancel these
feelings, our ability to choose advantageously decreases and we get in a
chronic state of suffering. Anxiety, depression and anguish are primary
indicators of our invisible vital needs.
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