Anxiety

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Third Way Counseling (TWC) lands an exclusive interview with Anxiety. In this candid tell-all, Anxiety finally opens up about his passions, his regrets, and what inspires him to keep working.

TWC: So, you have been getting a lot of attention lately, especially with the way that social media has taken over our lives.

Anxiety: Oh, yeah! Social media. What a godsend! The constant comparison and self-doubt it creates works wonders for me. I get permanent residence in the best heads because of social media. And it makes my job so much easier. I barely have to do anything anymore. What a treat!

TWC: What inspires you?

Anxiety: Fear… hands down. Good ol’ fear. And I am not picky… I will take any kind: fear of failure, fear of success, fear of uncertainty, fear of judgment, fear of being perceived as a “fraud.” Fear reminds me that I will always have a home inside the mind, and it inspires me to really give it everything I got when it comes to worry and self-doubt. And don’t even get me started on trust!

TWC: It seems as though everyone these days knows you and has a relationship with you.

Anxiety: I love my job! I keep everyone on their toes, constantly tending to me. I love all the attention I get. I mean, I have gained access in ways you wouldn’t believe. It used to be that I really just worked with those who had low self-esteem and confidence, but these days I get to work with EVERYONE! I mean… I couldn’t be more grateful.

TWC: Is there anything that worries you?

Anxiety: Well, to be honest, the only thing that really concerns me are people like you – people who take the time to see past all the hard work I do and get to all those other feelings. But the good news, for me at least, is that most people are too afraid to change. I really have worked my way so far into their lives that they can’t even begin to think about not having me around… so I’m not too worried.

TWC: Do you have any regrets?

Anxiety: No. Regret and I have a special deal worked out. He scratches my back; I scratch his. It really is win-win.

TWC: Anything else you would like to add?

Anxiety: I want everyone to know that I am working for them. It is my job to be a constant presence in their lives, so they can feel safe. I mean, they aren’t any safer with me around, but I make people feel safe. And they need that. The world can be a scary place. When I am around, people don’t have to deal with uncertainty… they don’t have to actually face their fears. Their lives stay small, they can avoid anything that makes them uncomfortable, and that is powerful.