How to Detach When You Have Severe Anxiety

Would you take my call when I start to crack?

Kiara Mijares
Nov 5 · 6 min read
Photo by Asaf R on Unsplash

You need serious help…your anxiety is getting worse

My school counsellor muttered these exact words, looking me straight in the eye with a blank look on her face.

Suddenly, I didn’t think I could breathe.

Would you rescue me? Would you…

Kiara Mijares

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Kid writer interested in culture and psychology | MA in Applied Psychology | work: kiaramijares@gmail.com

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