There are so many things to worry about when you let your mind wander. Getting bills paid on-time, taking care of the kids, keeping up with relationships… the list goes on. When things become overwhelming for a person suffering from anxiety, every item on the list above is magnified.
Anxious people are often hesitant to express themselves. When they’ve tried, friends and family eventually brush off their worries as irrational… but that doesn’t change the way a person feels inside.
The Mighty recently asked their readers what they’d like family and friends to know about living with anxiety. Their responses were altogether eye opening.
1. “Give me some space, but don’t forget me.”– Vickie Boyette
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