Originally Posted by Armonster

Instead of worrying about your anxiety, you could consider its benefits and use it as a positive. Like others have said above, anxiety is a healthy (and to some extent preferable) response in dangerous situations. In moderation, anxiety can keep you focused on an intense task and heighten your senses. If you're not scared, something is wrong! That is also why I refuse to go rock climbing with people who have absolutely no fear.