I've been diagnosed with generalized disorder since school, and I feel like I should be familiar with the symptoms by now..
But I've become so used to the heart and fear of making the decision that I often forget that these things do not happen to everyone..
They're feelings that spring right to the forefront and I'm determined to write through the process this time..
Like many people who struggle with anxiety, I am perfectionist.
I spend excessive amount of time doing homework, of being frozen with fear over not understanding how to get to a good enough answer.
As result, I often put myself in box when it comes to what it means to be good or successful.
I tell myself that I ca not be student have extended time.
We all have room to struggle and grow, and the greatest step toward feeling better is giving ourselves permission to do so..
My first step is telling all of you about my anxiety and hoping I can more casually in the future.
I'm learning that it's nothing to be ashamed of, and I hope you will realize that you should not be ashamed of your struggles either.
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