Tag: Social Anxiety
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ANXIETY
ANXIETY is not just having trouble breathing. ANXIETY is waking up at 3am from a dead dream literally just because and this is more than just once or twice. ANXIETY erupts for no reason. ANXIETY is stressing over things that may or may not be real. ANXIETY is questioning your faith, how could my creator…
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The Paradox of My Anxiety
I’ve always struggled to find words to describe my diagnosis or to put into words a definition to my mental illness. Broken is one way I could easily describe who I am. People around me do not see it but the cracks are there and just below the surface. It’s clearly hidden by a smile…
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A story you don’t normally hear
I was always called ugly and unattractive. I was told I would never make it (as a woman). I was told that I was weird and crazy to want to be a graphic designer and artist as my career. I was always bullied for everything. Picked on and singled out. Even was bullied for wearing…
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5 Main Things My Social Anxiety is Not
Social anxiety is a feeling of extreme nervousness or fear that people experience in social situations. It’s like having butterflies in your stomach, but on a much stronger level. People with social anxiety might worry a lot about what others think of them, fear being judged, or feel very self-conscious in social gatherings. These feelings…
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High-Functioning Mental Illness Makes me feel exhausted
Having what is considered “high-functioning” mental illness is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you can usually make it through your day without anyone even realizing you’re struggling. On the other hand, you may not be getting the treatment or support you need. (By the way, we use the term “high-functioning” lightly – it…