People with anxiety share a list of things they want their significant others to know.
Transcription:
Things People With Anxiety Want Their Significant Others To Know
“It’s OK that you don’t understand why I’m not OK. Because I don’t either.”
“If I’m having a panic or anxiety attack, ask me what I need from you.”
“I know my anxiety is not always logical. I can’t just tell my brain to stop feeling anxious.”
“I need to know you have my back at every moment.”
“I still love you even when I can’t love myself.”
“I am not my anxiety.”
What would you add?
Originally published: June 2, 2017