For me anxiety is a big part of my everyday life, although I didn't realise that until a few years ago when I got my diagnosis. Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
These three little words changed my life. Suddenly everything made sense. My brain works a little differently than it does for a lot of people, and that is why I get so overly stressed. Understanding this has allowed me to change the way I make decisions. When I realise I'm falling into a bad place and I can't drag myself out, I can figure out what is causing it and fix it. Not happy in a falling apart rental near the city, move. Struggling with work and uni, reduce hours at work. Feeling overwhelmed in general, make more time for myself.
It has taken me a lot of work and a long time to get to this place, but I understand myself. I also understand that mental health is different for everybody. Which is why I'm writing this. Maybe someone will relate to my story, maybe not, I'm doing it anyway.
