The worst will be so much worse than you could imagine.
This way, the impact our anxious thoughts have on every aspect of our lives is evident.
All of these quotes were provided by real individuals who were willing to open up about their anxiety.
Rodolfo Sanches Carvalho
Id like to thank these kind people for letting me into their world.
Thoughts on Relationships:
1.
Im not worthy of my partner and theyre better in everything than I am.
I frequently feel like no one will ever want to be with me.
I second guess if I can truly trust my partner.
I always feel like Ill just get hurt in the end.
Thoughts on Friends and Family:
1.
Im not loved by my friends or family and thats why I dont have many friends anymore.
In high school I literally didnt make a run at make friends because I thought everyone hated me.
I spend more time worrying about things that dont matter than being in the present moment.
Thoughts On Self:
1.
Im not good enough, Ive failed in the past and so I will continue to do so.
Im way worse off than everyone else around me.
Ill never reach my goals.
Im too intense and Ill never be normal.
My anxiety makes me constantly compare myself to those around me.
I will always stress over my hair or outfit or makeup because I will never feel good enough.
Everyone is judging me and talking about me, and never in a positive way.
And not low key odd, but spotlight-worthy odd.
And my oddness is as noticeable as a giant zit.
And everyone is staring at it.
Thoughts on Work:
1.
Im not good enough at work, I often worry that Im going to get fired.
Your work (and by extension, you) are not good enough.
You are an impostor.
Thoughts On Life:
1.
I feel like there is no future for me.
The worst will be so much worse than you could imagine.
No matter how many friends I have, I worry about that deep-seated alone-ness.
I just dont think there will come a day where I feel normal or even close to it.
My anxiety will take over one way or another.
I just dont think Ill ever feel 100% okay.
