Dear Mom,

I know lately I've been kind of a pain. My anxiety has been at its worst and I have no control over it. I'm constantly going through sad days, skipping classes, and going to the counseling center. Always relying on you for comfort and support. And I know it can be stressful listening to me complain about the same things over and over again, but I can't thank you enough for being my backbone and my shoulder to cry on. I can't thank you enough for listening to my constant anxiety rants and my depressed days. I just cannot thank you enough.

I know lately I haven't been myself. I'm anxious about everything, and I'm not able to pin-point exactly what is making me anxious. Thank you for walking me through my anxiety and pushing me to stay at school when I really haven't wanted to. Anxiety is tough; it is never easy. It gets harder each and every day, but your support is what helps me get through it.

I'm sorry for the repetitive text messages of me saying "I'm anxious today, Mom. I don't feel good." But I admire you for taking time out of your work day and getting me to calm down. Thank you for reassuring me that I will be okay. Thank you for never judging me for feeling the way I do.

Thank you for making me feel good about myself and for making all the negative thoughts go away. Thank you for texting me every day and checking in to make sure each day gets better and better. Thank you for instantly dropping whatever you are doing to make sure I have an appetite and doing well. Thank you.

I could thank you for hours on end for all the things you do for me. Whether it be dropping your plans to come up to see me, even if it's just for an hour. The simple texts at night reminding me that if I need you at 2 A.M you're going to be there for me. Thank you for being the best support system around.

I definitely got lucky having you as my mom and I wouldn't want it any other way.

I love you.