Living with generalized anxiety disorder means this question constantly loops. What if the bus starts before I sit and I fall? What if I stutter during my presentation and people laugh? What if I let others know that I’m not perfect? Even though anxiety is constantly making my life harder, I have learned to use it to my advantage. This story illustrates how I spun my greatest weakness into a strength that sets me apart as a writer.
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“So fun! As someone who also has anxiety, it was really fun to see someone make the best of their anxiety, and I applaud you since I know that isn’t easy. I love how you added in your little doodles it really showed the little things becoming your friends instead of anxiety controlling you. This was a great story and I really enjoyed it!”
Emily
“I like the context and description presented that emphasizes anxiety and how it affects you on the daily basis with overthinking. The comparisons made allow for excellent empathy to be placed in the shoes of someone who suffers from anxiety over self doubt.”
Cameron
“I love how you turned your anxiety into something that motivated you to create and became something you pulled inspiration from. Your hopeful tone and the addition of the hopeful music in contrast to the ticking offered a clear shift in the story as you learned and grew.”
Audrey
“You made a great intro with your symbolism. Your narration is incredibly expressive, full of personality, conveying tone smoothly and accurately.”
Jonathan
