What I Wish People Knew About Living with Anxiety

Let me start by saying this: just because I carry it well doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy.

Living with anxiety is a journey that has reshaped every part of my life—my thoughts, my body, my energy, my relationships, and the way I move through the world. But unless you’ve felt it—the racing heart, the constant what-ifs, the exhaustion from overthinking—it’s hard to truly understand.

That’s why I’m writing this. Because maybe you’re living it too—or maybe someone you love is—and you’re trying to make sense of it all.

So, here’s what I wish people knew:

It’s Not “Just Worrying Too Much”

Anxiety isn’t just being a little nervous. It’s a constant inner storm. Some days it’s a whisper, and some days it’s a roar, but it’s always there. I don’t choose it, and I definitely don’t enjoy it. But I am learning to live with it—and thrive anyway.

I’m Not Dramatic. I’m Dysregulated.

My reactions might seem “extra” to someone else, but I’m not being over the top. I’m managing a nervous system that often feels stuck in survival mode. I’m learning how to ground myself, calm my body, and find peace in moments that once felt impossible.

I Still Want to Be Invited

Even if I say “no.” Even if I hesitate. Even if I ghost sometimes because my brain feels like a tornado. Please know—it’s not you. I crave connection. I just sometimes have to fight my own thoughts before I can reach out.

I Am Still Me

Maybe I overthink. Maybe I’m extra cautious. Maybe I cry when it feels like too much. But I am still loving, funny, passionate, capable. I am still a woman with dreams, with a voice, and with purpose. Anxiety is a chapter, not my whole story.

This blog—Living with Lupita’s—is a space for people like me (and maybe like you too). A space for healing, real talk, sisterhood, and self-compassion. If you’ve ever felt too much, too tired, or too anxious to explain yourself—this is your home too.

Thank you for being here. For showing up. For reading. You’re not broken, and you’re never alone.

In my next post, I’ll share some of the things I’ve done and learned in my journey with anxiety since it began at the end of 2023. These practices have made a significant difference for me, and I hope they might help you too. Stay tuned.

💌 If this post resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. What do you wish people knew about anxiety?

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Love,
Maria