This was so helpful to read. This morning, something triggered my anxiety woke out for breakfast with a friend. I kept feeling it stewing inside of me and finally, like the creature it is, I gave in. I’ve been in bed for a few hours - flitting between office bloopers, deep breathing, and sleeping.

When I got home (living with my parents for the month before moving in with my boyfriend), my mum was very down. I wanted to help her and I think I did. But that didn’t help my anxiety, of course, and I kept thinking how one day, I don’t know how I’ll cope without her.

I called my boyfriend and just said I was feeling down. He said he’s also super tired. I said he should come over later for dinner before something we’re going to with my parents and his. But I felt so down, because he didn’t offer to stay on the phone with me. I feel so worried that he’s going to see this side of me and find it “too much” - just like your girlfriend did. I seek solace by being alone when this happens, but he’s going to see my anxiety a few times a month for sure. He has been great the few times I’ve had a mini anxiety attack in front of him, though.

I always feel as though someone will leave. I feel for you so much.

I’m trying to get the strength to get up out of bed and do some chores before the event tonight. But the thought makes me so tired.

What do you do when you’re IN your anxiety? Know what I mean? I wish I had some tips on how to end the rut sooner...