The Positives of Having Anxiety

Ruth Anderson
Sep 7, 2018 · 4 min read
Photo by Pineapple Supply Co. on Unsplash

The first time I saw a title like this scrolling through Pinterest, I scoffed.

“A positive side to anxiety? I don’t think so.”

Much like pineapples in party hats, it doesn’t make a lot of sense.

See, anxiety has always been a part of my life to some extent. I have always been a very cautious and careful person, fixated on “what ifs?”. For the most part, I’ve…

Keep the story going. Sign up for an extra free read.

You've completed your member preview for this month, but when you sign up for a free Medium account, you get one more story.
Already have an account? Sign in

Ruth Anderson

Written by

A 27-year-old blogger, battling against mental illness and revolting against the bully inside my head so I can share my writing with the world.

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage - with no ads in sight. Watch
Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore
Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade