What can I say about anxiety.

It can destroy your life.

I've been plagued by it for my entire life.

It comes in various forms.

Constant worrying, constant fears, nightmares.

Horrible images that I can't get rid of.

Needing to count or wash my hands or the clean the house, to keep it from getting worse. To distract my mind 'in case' something might be set off.

Leaving my house can be hard.

Just walking down the street can make me nervous..can leave me shaking so bad, I have to get somewhere safe, quick.

Interacting with others is painful. I fear being judged.

I fear I am not good enough, as good as them. I feel flawed. Like no one could possibly like me. Or, that someone might hurt me.