anxietyisathief

I have dealt with anxiety my entire life. I also have a tumultuous family on top of that which can make things.....interesting to say the least. This year it seems my anxiety has given me a run for my money. I started my (academic year) in constant pain and in the ER, eventually flying home from college to get care. Every doctor told me it was anxiety, which can be frustrating as many write it off. Fast forward a few months to a few traumatic events which led into panic attacks every. Single. Day. For most of the winter. Slowly things improved and now I haven’t had a full panic attack in weeks!!! But just as things felt like they were getting better I started getting weird spasms and movements which were diagnosed as functional neurological disorder. So I’m across the country from my family, no contact with my twin brother and limited contact with my parents due to a months long camping trip they’re on, and dealing with a new neurological disorder and the possibility of some life changing mental health diagnosis soon. Oh boy. Needless to say I am a bit horrifying. If anyone has been in a similar situation, I would love advice. And if you have FND, I would love to chat as this is a whole new world for me (and a lot to face at 19:/) #alone #anxietyisathief #PanicAttack #Mybrainsucks

Lovely is a lovely word that should be used more often-Theodore Finch from All the bright places.
I first read all the bright places and I cried like hell when finch killed himself and then the movie came out and my heart kept pounding throughout the movie. I was a mess and I kept thinking would I end up like finch, would I be happy one day and end me the next.? I think it isn't right for people to think they finally understand why someone killed themselves and think they can move on and smile about everything. It isn't right. #anxietyisathief #allthebrightplaces #Allthedarkestplaces #suicidalthoughts #help #AnxietySymptoms

Anxiety is a thief. It stole my ability to communicate with my friends. but tonight I've reconnected with people. I've thanked them for sticking with me, not taking offence to my lack of contact, and still being there when I come out of hibernation. They're all fabulous and I can't tell them/you how grateful I am. Fight back. Anxiety may be a thief, but we are warriors. "It'll be OK in the end. If it's not OK, it's not the end." #Anxiety #MentalHealth

Anxiety is a thief. Today it stole my self-confidence. Today I went back to work for a few hours after being off for a while due to being a bit weird. My colleagues hugged me and said that they were pleased to see me. I was really just a presence rather than a functioning member of staff, but they reassured me that they love my presence and that it was just nice that I was there. I feel like a failure for being off sick again. I feel useless because I only work 16 hours a week and sometimes don't even manage that. Today it stole my self-confidence. Anxiety is a thief. #anxietyisathief #Anxiety #MentalHealth

Anxiety is a thief. Today it stole my smile, just for the morning, but it stole it all the same. It is not a gift that I treasure. It is not riches that I can measure. Anxiety is a thief and today it stole my smile.
#MentalHealth #Anxiety