Some people say that in stressful situations I can seem unflappable, and I think that's partly because I'm always kind of internally flapped.

There is an element in which anxiety co-represents with aspects of my personality I wouldn't want to give up. It allows you to have foresight. I may not be as empathetic. It's hard to figure out the difference between pathology and personality.

I had no trouble with strangers finding out about my anxiety. It was my friends and colleagues I was concerned about.

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