stablevertigo:

What I mean when I say “I can’t do that”- Anxiety Version:

• I am unable to do that


• I am too stressed out to do that


• I cannot face the humiliation of attempting to do that


• My body will physically not allow me to do that


• I am on the verge of a panic attack


• I cannot do that

What people hear:

• I am unwilling to do that


• I am just shy


• I am overreacting


• I am lazy


• I need to get more experience in social situation to help my anxiety


• I need a push


• I don’t want to do that

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