9 Things Someone With Anxiety Could Never Say Out Loud, Even If They Want To

Jul 16, 2018

If you've never dealt with anxiety, be glad. It's one thing to feel anxious before an important test or interview. It's quite another to feel that way constantly, for no apparent reason. Those who have anxiety want desperately for others to understand their plight. With this list, you can better understand the strain anxiety puts on people.

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No one with anxiety is faking it for attention. If they could, they would get rid of their anxiety. However, it's not something that can just be wished away. The idea of being a burden puts even more stress on someone with anxiety.

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Just because you know someone else with anxiety, it doesn't mean everyone else can relate. Anxiety cases are similar in a broad sense but very different in a specific sense.

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You might think of someone with anxiety as being constantly energized and wired from their anxiety. However, this can be more taxing than you realize. When someone has anxiety, it can be difficult to get to sleep and stay alert when they need to be.

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Imagine absolute terror taking over your body. You try to stop it, but it only gets worse. A panic attack is one of the worst experiences someone with anxiety can go through. When someone has a panic attack around you, there's nothing better to do than reassure them through it.

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Social anxiety puts a tremendous strain on people. The feelings of judgment from others can cause intense stress. Meeting new people, speaking in public, or simply being at a restaurant is harder for people with social anxiety than you might realize.

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People with anxiety need support, but they don't need to feel like they're being pitied. You should give them support when they need it, but don't think that they are completely helpless. Instead, you should let them take the lead in how they cope with their anxiety.

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Treatment for anxiety is essential, but it takes time. Whether using a therapist, prescription medication, or a combination of methods, it's important for people with anxiety to be consistent with their treatment. Progress is made at a steady rate through regular effort.

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Sometimes, people with anxiety feel relatively at ease. Then, feelings of anxiety suddenly rush in. It's not always explainable, but that doesn't make it any less important.

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People with anxiety are people, first and foremost. They might have to deal with an unfortunate condition, but that doesn't mean they have no other characteristics. People with anxiety can have rich personalities and lead diverse lives.

The ability to make it through the day, even with debilitating anxiety, should be applauded. If you know anyone with anxiety, show them this to tell them you support them, and see what they think.

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!