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Getting Real with Anxiety

Getting Real with Anxiety

Anxiety is a constant companion, tied to every choice, decision, or plan that comes into my head.

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Mike Gerle
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Getting Real with Anxiety
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Originally Posted June 27, 2019

Most days, I fight with anxiety.

Well, some days I fight. Most days, I just tolerate it, like a bad roommate assigned to me whom I’ve gotten used to, one full of bad advice. Or it’s like clouds at the beach. It dampens my day with whispers of confusion, doubt, and fear, hindering my ability to connect with others.

Anxiety is…

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