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The Hardest Things About Anxiety Are…

anxiety challenges expression feelings out of control Apr 02, 2025

Hey Friends!

I understand that anxiety can be a challenging and complex condition to live with. It's not just feeling nervous or worried about something - it's a persistent feeling of fear or apprehension that can make it difficult to function in daily life. In this state, it's important to acknowledge and validate the many difficulties that come with anxiety so that we can work towards finding effective solutions to manage and overcome it.

Here are five of the hardest things about anxiety, IN MY OPINION (your experience may be different!)

Not being able to express how you feel 🤐: Anxiety can make it difficult to put your feelings into words. Sometimes, it can feel like there are no words to describe what you're going through.
Knowing that your anxiety is irrational but being unable to do anything about it 🤷‍♀️: Many people with anxiety are aware that their fears and worries are irrational, but they can't help feeling anxious nonetheless. This can lead to a sense of frustration and helplessness.
Feeling out of control and not being able to calm your inner thoughts 😫: Anxiety can create a constant stream of racing thoughts and worries that feel impossible to control. This can lead to a sense of overwhelm and can make it difficult to focus on anything else.
Not knowing whether you're not doing something because you are anxious or it's your intuition telling you not to do it 🤔: Anxiety can make it difficult to distinguish between genuine concerns and irrational fears. This can lead to second-guessing and indecisiveness, which can be frustrating and stressful.
Having to listen to people that tell you to "just calm down" or "you have to control your anxiety" 🤦‍♀️: Unfortunately, many people don't understand the complexity of anxiety and may offer well-meaning but unhelpful advice. This can be frustrating and can make it difficult to seek out the support you need.