So I just wanted to write this as maybe a symbol of how things can improve or just for anyone else who maybe is worried about school or work. 

So I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety and depression at Christmas, and have been battling it since. As I am a university student, I only work part time at a cafe in my home town, so i usually work during time off and in the summer. 

The last time i worked was September, before I was diagnosed. So, going back to work after so long, and while still battle anxiety, it was a big step for me. I was super nervous the whole way there and my anxiety was convincing me that I would mess up (my work is fast paced with it being kitchen work). And to make things worse, when I got there I was in charge of training our new people! 

But I just did my best to relax and focus my mind solely onto my work. I reminded myself that I am capable and have been at this job for a long time. And even if I mess up...I won't be the first person, and things were always okay after I messed up orders before. I basically drowned out my anxiety with my work, focusing all my energy and attention on that. 

Now, I'm actually enjoying work. It's so great to see all my co workers again (believe it or not, we all get on really well and are like all friends). 

Just wanted to talk about this somewhere. Perhaps there's someone else out there who maybe is nervous about going back to work or school. To them I say

You are capable. You always have been. No amount of anxiety can undo how far you have come so far, and everything pushing you to go further is still within you. You've got this!