I am surrounded by people. Yet, I often experience a profound sense of loneliness. I feel fundamentally misunderstood. It feels like being an alien in human skin. No one truly sees the real me. Everyone perceives only the carefully constructed facade. This feeling stems from the fear of vulnerability, the reluctance to share my more […]
If my anxiety is the background music of my life, then my inner critic is brutally honest. It is often downright nasty. This isn’t a constructive voice offering helpful feedback. Oh no. This is a relentless, judgmental presence that delights in pointing out every flaw, every misstep, every perceived inadequacy. It’s like having a tiny, […]
My life isn’t usually punctuated by dramatic, earth-shattering crises. Instead, it’s underscored by a persistent, low-level hum of worry, a soundtrack of “what ifs” and “maybe this will go horribly wrong.” It’s like having a tiny, perpetually anxious radio station playing in the background of my mind, broadcasting a never-ending stream of potential catastrophes and […]
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