@anxiety_fitness
Anxiety FitnessThese were some of the signs that helped *me* realise something deeper was going on. Being obsessed with how I felt. - I was CONSTANTLY monitoring my anxiety levels, my mood EVERYTHING. Feeling disconnected from myself and the world. - I felt like everything was fake, and I was just watching a movie of my life. Constantly scanning my body for sensations. - I was searching for signs of illness or disease all the time. Avoiding things I used to enjoy. - I was too scared to face discomfort, so I stopped doing the things I loved. Endlessly searching for answers and reassurance. - I asked everyone, friends, family, doctors, and even though it helped at first, it stopped helping over time. Seeing yourself in one or two of these **does not automatically mean you have an anxiety disorder.** We all feel disconnected sometimes. We all worry about our health occasionally. We all seek reassurance when we’re stressed. What matters isn’t a single symptom, it’s the *pattern*, the *impact on your life*, and how long it’s been going on. Awareness can be powerful. It helps you notice when something isn’t working for you anymore and gives you language to self-advocate. But awareness isn’t the same as self-diagnosis. If you’re concerned, the best next step is always to speak with a GP or a qualified mental health professional who can help you understand what’s going on, and what support might help. And even if what you’re experiencing doesn’t fit neatly into a label, you still deserve support. Struggling doesn’t have to reach a certain “threshold” to be valid. I understand that not everyone can afford or access therapy right when they need it, so I created the Anxiety Fitness community, where you can share your journey and learn through peer support with others, and access free workshops held by real tehrapists. If you want to talk about this with people who understand, or just feel less alone in it, you’re welcome to join us for free.
On the profile · Dec 31, 2025