Meet The Anxiety Family

(I am visiting my cousin and helping her take care of our younger relatives. She has just had an anxiety attack. Most of my family including myself has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.)

Cousin: “I’m sorry for freaking out back there. Thank you for being patient and helping me with the kids.”

Me: “Oh, no problem. I know how you feel… Oh, no, I’m sorry. That sounds so condescending. I have no idea how you feel. I am not in your shoes… Actually, I think I’ve just proved that I do, in fact, know how you feel.”