Agoraphobia In The City - 2/5/24

Was inspired by a friend to share this post. An #anxietydisorder and #panicdisorder are so complex and unless you've experienced them, will have no clue what it's like living with these debilitating ailments. I found that whenever I'd tell a loved one I was dealing with anxiety, they perceived it as high stress or paranoia. They had no idea. By describing my experiences through the lens of my body, I found they were more understanding because we've all dealt with nausea or dizziness in some way. Describing the way #anxiety feels in the body helps them get that this is a painful experience. They get to really understand that this is a "sickness" of sorts. I really hope this helps next time you are explaining what you're going thru 🙏🏽 #agoraphobiainthecity #anxietyrelief #depression #exposuretherapy #Lemon8Diary #lemon8diarychallenge