Okay, I have very bad anxiety and get very physical panic attacks. I’ve been dealing with this for many years and have been on medications which have helped a lot. Today I was at the park and a man was very rude to me and spoke to me in a very condescending way. This usually would’ve made me upset and led to a panic attack, but instead I politely said “no worries” and stepped away. Soon after I realised that for most people his comments would not have affected them in the slightest. However, for people like myself who deal with crippling anxiety his words, though they would’ve meant nothing to him, would unfortunately have an effect on me not only for the rest of the day but maybe the whole week. Reflecting on this, I then walked towards the man and told him how his manner and choice of words were so rude and unnecessary. He then became angry and tried to interrupt me. I continued calmly even when he began to raise his voice, which of course made him look like even more of a prick. His defensiveness just proved it all. Anyway... I walked away and didn’t feel the slightest bit of anger or panic. I was proud that I spoke up for myself and didn’t let my anxiety get the better of me. This might seem silly to most people, but for me this is such a big win. Yes I have anxiety but my anxiety is not me 💕