I am absolutely sure that if I had been given the out of ‘having anxiety’ as a young adult, my life would’ve gone very differently, and probably very much worse, than it has. I think I would’ve allowed myself to lean into my tendency to be introverted and possibly ended up friendless and alone, and in an unfulfilling job.
Note that I’m not denying that people might have mental illnesses that have deep rooted or physical causes that _need_ therapy or medication in order to live a fulfilling life.
Note that I’m not denying that people might have mental illnesses that have deep rooted or physical causes that _need_ therapy or medication in order to live a fulfilling life.