Snapshots of the conversations that are had between anxiety and I: the things we fight over, the discussions and debates we take part in and the struggle to reason with irrationality. Some of these are based on past events or reoccurring battles, some on more recent occasions, and some are simply extrapolations of experiences I’ve had.
Anxiety: Oh my god, what was that.
Me: Nothing, it was nothing.
Anxiety: Was that a wave of nausea?
Me: No, we’re fine.
Anxiety: Nope that was definitely a feeling of sickness. What if we throw up? In the middle of Starbucks.
Me: Relax.
Anxiety: There are so many people here, that would be so so bad, we can’t let that happen… do something!
Me: Just calm down.
Anxiety: We’re getting lightheaded.
Me: That’s because you’re not letting us breathe properly.
Anxiety: Maybe the food here is gone off, it’s probably food poisoning. We’re gonna vomit everywhere.
Me: …Everyone else looks okay.
Anxiety: Dizzy. Sick. Sweaty. We’ve definitely got something, can’t you feel it too?!
Me: Yeah, we’ve got you, silly. You cause all those things.
Anxiety: Hey, that’s mean! I don’t! I’m the one that keeps us safe, the least you could do is be grateful that I’m giving you warning we’re about to vomit. Maybe you could do something useful with that information, like get us out of here?
Me: I didn’t mean it in a mean way, just a factual way! Stop being so sensitive.
Anxiety: …
Me: Don’t give me the silent treatment.
Anxiety: …
Me: Look, I’m sorry.
Anxiety: …
Me: Please?
Anxiety: Huh? What are you saying? I’m not really listening right now because I’m trying to focus on us not throwing up, in front of all these people, maybe it would be going better if you helped me.
Me: Ughhhh.
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I can so relate. The battles I have with my head sometimes are so frustrating. xo
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I agree! xx
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This series is so awesome.
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Aww that means so much to me, you’re so lovely!
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Been there done that:) the conversations in my head, I went through a few years without feeling it and then a few month back, on a very packed flight I felt it coming on. It’s not fun.I love your approach to it:) Make me wish I had written about it al those years but it never even occurred to me – I was so inside my head with it. You write this so well!
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Aw I totally understand that. Yeah it can be hard to take a step back sometimes! Thank you!
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This speaks to me on some many levels!
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I’m glad others can relate!
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This is a really interesting way to write about your struggles, and it’s really great!
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Thank you so much!
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This is honestly how I feel when my anxiety flares up. I have to give it pep talks to calm down, so I’m glad I’m not the only one! You should definitely make a little mini book about this!
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Haha pep talks is a great way to think of it. Aw thanks, maybe I will one day!
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Just know that the blogging community is here to support you! Xxxxxx
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Aw thanks xxxxxx
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I love this! It makes me feel so much better knowing I’m not the opnly person who finds myself in these situations, battling with my anxiety! x
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Thanks! That’s why I’m writing these, so glad others can relate! x
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wow that was so interesting, I’ve never seen anything like this. I also totally understand you, with the conversations in my head about calming down and just breathing.
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xoxo
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Thank you so much! That’s really encouraging xxxx
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This is the story of my life! Anxiety is a battle. Ive recently started doing yoga and i honestly feel like its helping!
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Yes I’ve attempted to start yoga too!
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I love this post, and it’s such a fun, creative way to talk about such an important thing!
Ashley | hiyaitsashley.com
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Thanks so much Ashley!
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I hate how much I relate to this. Nausea linked to anxiety is quite new to me as it has never manifested in that way before. I get so flustered when I feel the slightest hint that I might be sick. It’s even been causing panic attacks (yay).
Louisa | http://www.loubeeloublogs.blogspot.co.uk
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I’m sorry you relate to this, it really does suck. Yeah I can completely understand that xx
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That was Amazing! You hit the nail on the head with that dialogue. I will be keeping an eye out for more in this series.
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Thank you! That’s kind x
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I’m actually going to get my husband to read this. He will be able to relate too.
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He agrees. Wholly.
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Aw I’m glad it resonates with others!
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This whole series is amazing… So many people deal with anxiety and depression these days and some people don’t know how to deal with it and what to do about it… I recently made a blog about self love and skincare and lifestyle.. It would really mean a lot if u could just have a look on a poem that I made about self love ..maybe u could follow or like or comment if u want… But the most important thing is spreading the awareness of self love and u r making it so wonderful for people to relate to anxiety a d other stuff. Thankyou for being an inspiration , thankyou for being you❤
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Thank you so much! This is such a lovely comment. Yes awareness is super important. Of course, I’ll check you out! ❤
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I just saw this one and started to read your whole series!! So true and inspirational!
Thanks so much for sharing!
XO, MK
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Thank you so much! That means a lot to me xx
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I love your installments in this series! I hate those self-fulfilling prophecy type moments when it’s like “something bad will happen if you don’t do ____” and then your brain fixates on it and almost makes it happen. I know it’s not the same, but it sounds kind of similar to the nausea xx
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Aw thanks! Yes I know exactly what you mean, it’s definitely similar xx
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I can relate to this so much. You explain it so well!
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Aw thank you!
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