A few things I've learned......

If I were to rewind the past 6 years and start at the beginning, I don't think I would have believed that I would eventually look back on some of the things that have happened to me and laugh. The more I write this blog the more I realize how far I have come with my anxiety. I wanted to share a few of the things that I have learned along the way:


1. Don't ever describe in detail what a panic attack feels like to someone who doesn't have them cause chances are they will swear they are having one. Then you end up taking care of them.


2. If your 80 year old psychiatrist who barely speaks English goes to get your medicine, walks back in and forgot what he was doing, you probably need to find a new doctor. 


3. If you have the strength to roll out of bed in the morning, then you are already much better off than some people.


4. If you are TERRIFIED of scary things, don't drive with your boyfriend and his friends to a haunted house an hour away only to panic when Michael Myers walks up behind you and you have to spend the rest of the night in the car.


5. If your therapist keeps saying "I know how you feel" or starts acting like she may need as much help as you do, you might want to start looking for a new one. 


6. DO NOT expect all your friends to stick around after you start having anxiety and panic attacks. They are only human. 


7. Don't be afraid to let someone help you through your day but don't rely on that person for everything. They may not be here one day.


8. STAY BUSY! The more alone time you have the more you will think.


9. You will surprise yourself if you just try things you didn't know you could do. It is a HUGE confidence booster.


10. Don't decide you want a tattoo when you are deathly afraid of needles. You will have nightmares.... I promise.


11. Most people don't care that you have anxiety, so you shouldn't care what they think. 


12. I keep telling myself that I will be normal one day but maybe this is my normal. It could have been cancer or losing both legs but it's just anxiety. JUST anxiety. 








I hope these are words of encouragement for someone who needs them.  Life is funny and I'm finally starting to enjoy it.