ADE – Anxiety, Depression, Expectations

Anxiety is somewhat uncontrollable BUT leads to Depression or self-doubt….which then is judged based on Expectations.

We might say it is a voice, a calling, a whisper, a random thought, a misconception, a bad day, a “you know what”…..but it’s something you cannot ignore. Anxiety can build the momentum into depression, then to the expectations of life. I don’t know where to start. Where does anxiety start with most people? Am I crazy to think they’re all correlated?….I suffer from all 3 AND more. I’m willing to share it. Most aren’t. Here’s to being #mental

I’m sensitive, I take on too much, I don’t know when to take self-care. I want to be that pillar of the family. I’m obviously struggling with ADE. I want to be better. I write to find clarity…

Anxiety, in my opinion, is the catalyst for how we react to every day life. Anxiety tells me that I can be happy, overwhelmed, nervous, and so many other emotions. It also misguides my judgement and “radar” of others. I can’t perceive the personal feelings of others. They’re ok, tired, need a moment, don’t need to be on-point all the time. I need to stop. Listen more. Take some time to communicate.  Don’t overthink!

Depression, builds on top of anxiety. It’s the devil I battle every day. Stop! Leave me alone! Don’t hinder my outlook on life! It tells me: you have nothing to worry about BUT you continue to worry. Stop stop stop. Take yourself out of that endless hole of misery and think of the good. Stop hating yourself. Get out of the darkness of personal doubt and build positivity. Be YOU! (as tough as that is)….you are worth it! Depression is just a word, your willingness to be happy can break the barrier.

Expectations, how do you feel about yourself. Do you feel that you make others happy, showcase your worth at work, were you a good student, do you strive to be better everyday, or ask some more of yourself than you should:

• You ask too many questions
• You feel good, but are reading the room wrong
• You need a moment, but cant due to the tasks ahead
• You need to provide, regardless of the personal challenges you may face
• You need to be more than you expect of yourself
• You need to be present

Having an understanding of self-worth is key to battling ADE. Knowing that you can proactively create change in your life and mental state will unlock the barriers holding you down. Know you are worth it, know you are special, know you can impact the lives of others, be YOU.