What I Mean When I Say I Can’t Do That

What I Mean When I Say “I Can’t Do That” – Anxiety Version:

• I cannot do that

• I am unable to do that

• I am on the verge of a panic attack

• I am too stressed out to do that

• My body will physically not allow me to do that

• I cannot face the humiliation of attempting to do that

What People Hear:

• I don’t want to do that

• I am unwilling to do that

• I need a push

• I am just shy

• I am lazy

• I am overreacting

• I need to get more experience in social situations to help my anxiety

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