What’s it like living with anxiety?
What does anxiety feel like?
Anxiety is a different beast for everyone. Some people become anxious after being triggered by specific stimuli; for others (like me) the culprit can strike at any given moment, even when in a relaxing situation— though it’s more likely to hit when stressed or under pressure. Anxiety often comes hand-in-hand with other mental illnesses, such as depression.
Anxiety is essentially our ‘flight or fight response’, designed to protect us when we are faced with a threat. So, my body responds
