Like youre boring and no one will ever want to speak to you again.

But you should probably stop being so hard on yourself.

Everyone goes blank every once in a while.

You Don’t Have To Stay Single Just Because You Have Anxiety

Diana Spatariu

Everyone has trouble coming up with ways to keep certain conversations going.

Even social butterflies end up in awkward situations here and there.

You wont want to bore others with your opinion.

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You wont want to ramble on while theyre secretly wishing you would stop talking.

You want to give other people space, so you feel bad about taking up your own space.

You feel bad about using your voice even though your opinion matters too.

Youre allowed to speak your mind.

You dont have to hide in the shadows if you want to stand in the spotlight.

Youll feel bad about asking others for help.Anxiety might make you feel like a bother.

Like youre getting in the way.

Its their responsibility to help you.

They probably wont remember you, so the pressure is low.

They probably dont mind assisting you.

Even though you care deeply about being liked, you shouldnt live your life so that kindly other people.

you should probably worry about yourself for a change.

you better do whats best for your own mental state.

Turning others down doesnt make you cruel or heartless.

It makes you a human who knows how much theyre capable of handling.

You dont want anyone to tiptoe around you to spare your feelings.

You dont want to disturb the status quo.

But your anxiety is not your fault.

Its not something to be ashamed of, and it does not make you unlovable.

You should never feel guilty when anxiety strikes because its not something you could control.