The things we hear in childhood have an undeniable impact on our lives as adults. For kids who struggled with anxiety growing up, this may be especially true — particularly when it comes to the seemingly “harmless” comments people can say to anxious kids.
Maybe growing up with anxiety made it hard for you to participate in class, and you were shamed by teachers who just didn’t understand.
Maybe anxiety made you a quiet kid, and adults frequently questioned you about it, making you feel more anxious about social interaction.
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