weeniechecker

i still for the most part, have the same interests, but like mentally and emotionally i’d say i’m in a whole other ballpark. last year i was probably a nervous mess because something i said might’ve been taken the wrong way, or afraid that i had upset someone in some way.

i got diagnosed with GAD in 2017(?) and i don’t think i’ve fully overcome it but man, i am way better at handling shit now!

one little cheat code i had to ingrain in my brain was the fact that most people will tell you when you’ve upset them or want you to explain what you meant by something. if they’ve interpreted something incorrectly that you’ve said and decide to hate you forever, that’s on them! don’t be like, an asshole on purpose though, you should still consider the feelings of others. i know this is probably common knowledge to people without an anxiety disorder, but i only figured this out after turning 24.

the only way GAD really affects me now is gender related stuff. i had a really bad panic attack at work the other day after i had left the house without shaving my face. other than that though, nothing really gets me incredibly anxious like how i’d get just a year ago. maybe “scary” isn’t the right word, but it’s shocking how much i feel i’ve grown in just a years time.