Things I Say Instead of “I Am Having Anxiety Right Now”

1. I’m tired, so I’m probably irritable because of that.

2. I’m not feeling well.

3. I’m just feeling a lot right now.

4. I need some time for myself tonight. Gonna be selfish and unwind a little.

5. I just had coffee so I’m pretty wired.

6. I’m fine, I’m just a little distracted. Lots on my mind.

7. I feel so cold.

8. I feel so hot.

9. My heart’s beating really fast.

10. I really want to go on a walk/run.

11. I’m gonna nap for about 3 hours because I can’t sleep at night.

12. It’s all just too much right now.

13. Sorry I won’t be able finish this project on time.

14. I’m fine, I just need some space and quiet.

15. I can’t focus when reading/watching this.

16. No, I’m not gonna drink tonight.

17. Oh God! (to any and every little noise that’s at all sudden)

    1. Can you please turn that down?

    2. Can you plug in your headphones?

    3. I can’t hear what I’m doing.

18. I wish I could just get away for a little bit.

19. I’m not gonna be able to go into work today.

20. I feel hungry, but I don’t want to/can’t eat.

21. Sorry. (x 5000)

22. There’s a lot going on in my life and I’m excited, but it’s also a little nerve-racking.

23. I haven’t showered in 6 days.

24. My room’s a mess.

25. I have a headache/my stomach hurts/my back aches.

26. It could be better.

It will get better.

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