Facing My Anxiety Instead of Letting it Consume Me

Hello, my anxiety sucks.

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This week has felt particularly stressful compared to my normal day-to-day anxiety.

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Facing My Anxiety Instead of Letting it Consume Me

Hello, my anxiety sucks.

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