So let's talk about anxiety. You don't need a chronic illness to suffer from it. More people suffer from anxiety than we probably realize. Lately, it's been quite a struggle for me. I used to feel like I had it under control, but recently it's been controlling me.
When you're chronically sick, I think we all suffer from different degrees of anxiety. When we go to the doctor, a new doctor, take new meds, wonder if this new issue/symptom is something serious, and getting/keeping a job are just some of the worries we deal with on a daily basis. These seemingly simple tasks or daily activities can feel heightened and we begin to deal with them differently.