Anxiety and self- worth

Hello members and listeners of the 7 cups community! I hope you are all doing great.

I was recently thinking about the impact anxiety can have on the lives of those who struggle with it. Being one of those people, I couldnt help but remember how many times my anxiety has prevented me from doing things I really wanted to do, how many times it has disrupted my sleep, my eating habits, my relaxation, my socialization.

While thinking about this issue, I realized that my anxiety often leads me to thinking that Im not enough. That Im not enough for my friends, as Im socially awkward and have difficulty in attending very crowded places. That Im not enough for my family, as I get overwhelmed by stress and cannot offer to them as much as I want to. That Im not enough for school/ work, because new responsibilities scare me.

Is that the truth? I dont think so. Our anxiety doesnt make us less capable of doing things nor does it imply that we are not enough. Even if we encounter struggles on a daily basis, we are still powerful and nothing can diminish our worth. All humans are unique and, although anxiety is something we may dislike or even despise, its something we may have to face, in order to become even stronger.

There are moments when we just need to remind ourselves how worthy and strong we are… We are so much more than our anxiety... Aren't we?