LOL quite the contrary... having anxiety and being anxious are not the same.

Comments like these tend to share simplistic solutions. It actually makes matters worse and don’t help the mental illness discussion we should be having

Go see a professional (therapist), not a coach https://twitter.com/iam_preethi/status/1309730256861818882">https://twitter.com/iam_preet...

Other unhelpful comments to those with anxiety, general anxiety disorder, etc

Why are you so organised?
Why cant you finish one thing before jumping to the next?
You seem to take a lot on yourself, try relaxing a bit
Why do you always have a plan B, and C for everything?

A few others

Why do you always have to check the door three times?
Why can’t you disconnect for a bit?
You should try meditation, it’ll put things in order
Why can’t you relax for a bit?
X hasn’t happened yet, why are you so worried/obsessed with it?

It’ll be over by tomorrow..

Having anxiety manifests differently in different people, but here’s mine..(always seek a professional)

I always have a plan B, C for everything

I’m overly organised, and it’s a mental toll triple checking everything all the time

Constantly thinking I’ve done something wrong

If someone takes longer than the usual to reply X I spent a good chunk of time revisiting every action, every interaction to ensure I haven’t done anything wrong

It’s tiring, my brain never disconnects,
. I wouldn’t wish this to anyone

Therapy helps understanding the triggers

Therapy helps you understand whether that’s something you have vs something that’s causing it

It helps you understand you’re not the only one

It helps name your triggers, and recognise its anxiety... it’s not you

Understanding it’s liberating

So when someone like that tweet says: You need discipline the mind

It’s like saying to someone with depression: “Just get out of the bed! It’s that easy”

It’s the same simplistic solution like flat earth, and many others who disrespect a whole heap of research/ppl/professionals