Thursday, October 12, 2023

'high functioning' anxiety means...

You're stuck in survival mode. 
I was emancipated at 16. There was no one else but me responsible for me. I learned swiftly that I could do anything in spite of the fear simply because there was no alternative.  
People who've met me as an adult might not recognize that I have an anxiety disorder unless they're familiar with my coping mechanisms. 
Before diagnosis it was normal for me so even I didn't recognize it as an illness until I lost my ability to cope as well when my nervous system fell apart from my chronic illness.  
Whew, that was a ride, working on healthy mind and gut has made
 a huge difference (life changing.
 My brain health is peaking 😌)
I'll never use rx medication again because I don't think I'll need to!!)

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