Anxiety - What I Wish People Knew

[@destined4glory934]

"I'm not trying to have a panic attack," THAT IS ME. Everyone thinks I have all of this power over it but I DON'T. Thank you for sharing this. ❤

[@shannonm75]

Thank you for your thoughts. So true! Glad to have a support to know it's real. The stigma must end-- it is the 21st century. Not the dark ages.

[@nancyrichards5555]

Thank you for sharing, empowers others!

[@Eric-yp9nc]

Thank you for sharing Krishna, but as a psychiatric RN having worked with patients with severe anxiety issues, there are things a person can do to help control it, e.g. anti-anxiety medications (particularly the benzodiazepines and CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) as well. Best of luck to you!

[@shannonm75]

Sure but it is still a struggle. Plus using management skills, aka coping skills in conjunction with meds if needed. It does not go away.

[@brandonberry9174]

I love seeing comments like this from people who learn about mental illness from a book and don't deal with it everyday.

[@jonberger3922]

benzos = flimsy addictive bandaid CBT = bare minimum skills needed to survive with anxiety, not a solution