creaturefear

Please don't think I'm being insensitive when I ask this:

Does your condition frustrate you? I've never had a very good understanding of mental illness, and I have difficulty sympathizing with those who do genuinely suffer from mental health problems. You seem to know that there is no good reason for your condition, and that it's sort of silly to have the anxieties (you mentioned it being counterproductive trying to cover yourself up, thereby drawing more attention). How do you deal with your own issues when you're at home and not having anxiety? Do you ever think "Man this is so stupid!"? I feel like I would be unbelievably frustrated. Thanks in advance for if/when you answer! And good luck to you.

Ughhhh. That really sucks. :(

I hope someday you can find a medication or therapist or combination of both that enables you to find some relief.

Or maybe even you'll just sort of gradually snap out of it, like you gradually fell into it. Probably not likely, but the human body/mind are unbelievably durable and resilient. Never know.

Again, I wish you the best. Thanks for doing the AMA. It has opened my eyes to some of the subtleties of mental health issues that I couldn't really understand before.