What do you think is one of the worst things about anxiety?

For me it’s probably overthinking every time I speak to almost anyone. I’ll try to replay what I just said in my head after I finished speaking and then I’m like, “did I say that right? Did I not think long enough about my response and it sounds stupid or wrong now that I’m thinking again?”

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Coralmist · 41-45, F

I agree overthinking is a big one ... anxiety will trick is and have us trying to believe we're bad, we didn't do it right, we didn't do enough etc. The thoughts spiral. Sometimes when I KNOW I'm overthinking I'll say Blank! So that my mind just stops for a few. It has helped many times. But the worst for me is heart palpitations. I don't get often but when they do it feels AWFUL or like you're going to die. I get them talking about my past trauma, so now I'm even avoiding therapy so I don't get them. They fucking suckkkk. I don't accept dates because I get so hyped up or nervous I'm afraid I'll get palps.😕 I'm trying soooo hard to overcome them.