Anxiety is a battle. It's a battle between you and yourself. The tears, nerves, and thoughts absorb you from the inside out and it doesn't take long until you are smothered. Those on the outside won't understand what's happening, but you can't blame them, because neither do you. Anxiety will take control of your life little by little or all at once and you'll have no say. Through this hard time you will need someone more than ever. No matter how strong you think you are, you can't go through this alone. If I learned one thing through this tough time it would be to find your person. While most people come and go, anxiety is there to stay. Find someone who sticks around longer than your struggles. With this person, anxiety won't be the first thought in your head. This person is special; your silver lining. Everyone with anxiety needs this one person. This person is...

Someone who helps you stay strong even on your hardest days.

Someone who may not completely understand the struggles you are having, but is willing to learn in order to help.

Someone who picks up on the little signs when something is off.

Someone who can make the heavy thoughts seem weightless.

Someone who understands that there will be off days and continues to love you just as much.

Someone who you can run to at all times of the day when everything seems to be crashing down.

Someone who doesn't tell you to "calm down" but instead helps you to reach that point.

Someone who is okay with silence when you are too anxious to speak.

Someone who supports you no matter how small the task at hand is.

Someone who makes you feel safe.

Someone who will take whatever is on your mind and make it important to them.

Someone who doesn't judge you on the minuscule things that are making you overthink.

Someone who is patient.

Someone who encourages you no matter how far away they are.

Someone who loves you unconditionally.

When you stumble upon someone with all of these attributes, hold on tight. They will be one of the greatest gifts God will ever send you. Everyone with anxiety needs this one person.

Everyone with anxiety needs someone like you.