16 Tweets That Just GET Anxiety

You're not alone with this.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017 - 16:30

Anyone who deals with anxiety and the many forms it can take will know, that it’s really not funny. In any way. However, that’s not to say that a little humour can’t help us all realise that we’re not alone on The Good Ship Anxiety.

Here’s 16 tweets that all aboard will understand only too well.

Got 99 problems and anxiety is at the root of all them

im VERY laid back. i only care about 2 things:

every person on earth & their opinion of me
the crushing psychological weight of being alive
— a lost fish (@grumbist) September 14, 2015

This oh-so-real reality

#ThisIsWhatAnxietyFeelsLike constantly thinking people are talking about you, even strangers, bc why wouldn't they talk about you?
— Tayco (@taycowrites) February 23, 2017

GOD, God you really did a number on us

god: i have made Mankind
angels: you fucked up a perfectly good monkey is what you did. look at it. it's got anxiety
— YOU HAVE WON A HAM (@jon_snow_420) October 28, 2015

This is why we can’t have nice things

anxiety be like:

me: what a nice car ride

brain: yes but what if u stay single forever & never have kids

me: pic.twitter.com/wxevTskh3T
— Tracy Clayton (@brokeymcpoverty) October 19, 2015

That feeling of guilt on TOP of anxiety is always fun

My grandfather fought in 2 wars & I just had to audibly practice what I was gonna say to the lady at the drive thru bc of my social anxiety.
— Jordan (@jordan_stratton) March 16, 2015

And the general sense of foreboding, of course

my anxiety: something is wrong
me: what is?
my anxiety: something
me: can you give me a general idea
my anxiety: s o m e t h i n g
— ㅤ (@ravenclvws) March 26, 2017

The joys of insomnia

Walk into the club like what up sometimes my crippling anxiety doesn't allow me to sleep how fun is that
— Caro (@socarolinesays) January 30, 2015

Cheers, dude

anxiety: they hate you me: who hates me anxiety: they
— tina (@tinatbh) March 26, 2017

This genius, genius, GENIUS idea

They should make an app for people with anxiety or depression that will have extroverts make phone calls and appointments for them.
— Akilah Hughes (@AkilahObviously) February 24, 2016

The cataloguing of potential disasters

ME: what could possibly go wrong?

ANXIETY: *raises hand* ooh! I know this one!
— Lurkin' Mom (@LurkAtHomeMom) April 12, 2016

And this look into the future

[watching our kid play at the park]

ME: awww, he got your anxiety with strangers
HIM: and look, your irrational fear of birds!

[we smile]
— spacegirl🌈incognito (@iamspacegirl) March 19, 2016

Yes, I will be having dessert

Hello, Crippling Anxiety For No Reason? I'd like a table for one. What time? Oh, just surprise me.
— Robin McCauley Lynch (@RobinMcCauley) June 15, 2015

Thank you. Thank you so much for bringing that up

me: today is going to be a good day
anxiety: pic.twitter.com/1afvbnVoWy
— Tabir Akhter (@tabir) September 10, 2015

Soz:

It's not you it's my anxiety.
— anxiety (@bloop) January 17, 2016

Welcome to another episode of 'This Is Your Terrible Life'

BRAIN: hey whachya doin
ME: nothing just relaxing
BRAIN: would u like to think about all of ur failures
ME: what no
BRAIN: and away we go
— Bob Vulfov (@bobvulfov) March 26, 2017

If only...

ctrl alt del my anxiety.
— Danielle Victoria (@xoMissDanielle) March 23, 2017

Seriously though, anxiety can be crippling - and if you’re struggling you don’t have to try and cope alone. See your doctor, and ask about seeing a psychologist, or a similar professional. Mental health issues are nothing to be ashamed of - never forget that!

- Words by Lizzie Cox.

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