Anxiety
It’s Friday again. Wednesday night my mom asked me to drive my stepdad to the airport and I agreed. I was excited for him since he usually only works and comes home. He used to be a super outdoorsy person and loved to camp and fish. Since we have all gotten older he’s becomes more reserved and today while driving him to the airport, we got up the waiting area of the terminal and he immediately shut down. He had an anxiety attack so I turned around and went home as he requested. I had so many emotions at once but I had to put them all aside because this was his decision not mine but once we were home all I could think about was that I was so happy he made the decision before I dropped him off because if I would of left him there alone and scared I would never be forgive myself. I’m happy he’s home and safe and resting now. Today I saw real anxiety and as much as I think mine is bad, I’m proud of him for speaking out.
Anxiety is no joke. Please treat people with anxiety just as normal but respect their wishes and do not force or bribe. Everything will be okay. Just give it time. Breathe in, breathe out…
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