Anxiety has always been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. This left me with a lack of self-esteem, an insecurity with any form of friendship/relationship, a feeling of dread in most given social situations.
It would eat away at me, resulting in tension headaches and panic attacks. I was convinced that the physical symptoms were a serious physical health condition.
It’s only looking back now that I realise it was triggered by my anxiety. It took me years to seek help, as in the back of my mind I thought my worries were usual, and that they would go away by themselves.
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