Dear My Anxiety-Filled Friend,
This is a letter for you to remember it gets better. I have struggled with anxiety for a lot of my life. This anxiety consists of pretty much everything going on in my life; from school to friends to sleeping at night, and at a lot of times I never thought it was going to get better. It causes a feeling of hopelessness and has been something that stopped me from doing a lot of things
If you suffer from anxiety, trust me, I feel your pain. I understand what you’re going through and how difficult it is to manage. I was the type of person who was constantly stressed out and worried about everything. When I was young, I truly believed Michael Jackson was going to break into my house at night and kill me.
Some laugh and say that’s irrational; however it caused me to stay up every night worrying about every possible thing that could possibly happen. Anxiety took over my life in many ways but it brought me to where I am today. I wanted to write this as a letter to those people with anxiety who feel like it is taking over their life - as I once felt.
Anxiety is something that can control your emotions and feelings and it’s something that is unbelievably difficult to cope with. It causes a great deal of stress and nervousness. This letter is for you to understand that everything will be okay. No matter how bad you might feel about your anxiety, however, stressed you might be, or how much you feel you have no control, everything happens for a reason.
There is always a way to get over the obstacle no matter how difficult it may seem. You may feel at times that life is too overwhelming for you, but know you are not alone. There is nothing wrong with trying to cope and control your anxiety so do not be ashamed of it. It is something that everyone at one point goes through, but it is also something that you able to overcome.
Some may be thinking, “this is easier said than done,” but as a person who overcame a lot of anxiety, I am here to tell you that you can do it. You will get through it no matter how difficult it may seem, the only thing that’s stopping you is ultimately you. Regardless of what your condition is about, your image, your school work, your boyfriend, or your family, it is something you will be able to overcome and accomplish to reach your full potential all you have to do is believe in yourself. There is always a way, never feel like there’s not.
There is also no shame in seeing someone about your anxiety. Talking to someone that is totally unbiased, nonjudgmental, and there to support you is something so relieving and relaxing.
I can easily and happily say I saw a therapist for a long time and it really helped me to cope with the issues I had. Another alternative is meditation which really relaxes your body and mind. There is no shame in trying to overcome this obstacle by doing breathing techniques to help you get better.
Note that because of my anxiety, I feel like I am stronger, more independent, and capable of a lot more things in life. I believe it made me emotionally stronger and helped me I believe as much as anxiety negatively affected me as a child, today, it is something that I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t go through. You can beat anxiety, and you can continue to prove to yourself and those around you how strong you really are.
Love always,
The girl who stressed out about what to eat for dinner :)
