I've had anxiety since I was a child and I just wonder if anyone has any tips on how to let your inner "strong" voice out. Sometimes I am so quiet and breathless that people can tell how anxious I am. I hold back. I am too careful. My voice is strained and tiny and it gets so quiet when I talk. People around me sense how anxious I am. But really, I think I'm pretty hardcore and assertive (lol I hope). I'm repressed and after having conversations, I want to scream and contort my body weirdly lol. I'm closed and caged in. How can you let it out and communicate with the appropriate amount of energy? Should you practice talking in the mirror, should you dance crazy in your room alone (or w/ friends if you have them)? Should you wear bright colors or dye your hair? I don't know.. how do you let yourself out?