I've been feeling really anxious lately. I'm getting my second COVID vaccine tomorrow, and I think that has a lot to do with it. I've been feeling especially anxious  when I go into work. I take anxiety meds as needed, and I've been taking them before my shift (which definitely helps take the edge off). I'm still feeling anxious, though. When people at work ask me how I'm doing, I lie and say I'm fine. I know this is a pretty typical response. It's polite to say "how are you," and I've always been taught that it's polite to respond with "I'm good" or "I'm OK" even if you're not feeling OK. I feel like it would be socially unacceptable for me to be honest and say "I'm feeling really anxious today." I feel like I would be burdening other people with my feelings, even though I have some really compassionate coworkers. I know that our society has become more aware of mental health issues, but I still feel like there is a stigma attached to anxiety and other mental health issues. I want to be honest about how I feel, but I feel like I have to lie. Does anyone else feel the same way?