Alrighty, Anxiety
Anxiety is a debilitating illness. It can take you from hero to zero in an instant. Unpacking its root causes has always been a challenge. A negative thought, a bizarre expression, or even a small comment can shift my mood. And when it does, sleep becomes elusive. I remind myself not to believe every thought I have. For example, when someone seems to be lying through their teeth, my mind spirals into the situation. I jump to conclusions and let my emotions steer my decisions. Understanding why I feel anxious has been difficult. Sometimes, the steps I take are drastic - like shutting people out. I’ve talked to friends about it. But when I do, I always downplay what I’m truly feeling. What sounds like a firm “I’m okay” often masks a long night spent battling my thoughts. How do you articulate what you’re really feeling when your mind is flooded with horrible possibilities? What calms me most is writing. Writing about why I feel what I feel. Writing even the deepest and most complica...