17/03/2026
I totally wish someone had explained anxiety to me all those years ago
Not just “try to relax” or “don’t worry so much" or silence!
But what anxiety actually is
That it was my nervous system trying to protect me
That the racing thoughts, the overthinking, the constant “what ifs” weren't a failure
So much shame can come from not understanding what’s happening inside your own mind and body!
Education can turn “what’s wrong with me?” into
“oh… this makes so much sense.”