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Quotes About Anxiety

Everyone wants a quick fix. We're tired of being afraid, tired of being sad, tired of feeling overwhelmed, tired of feeling tired. We want the old days back, and we don't even remember them, and we want to push into the future, paradoxically, at top speed.
~ Dennis Lehane
Happiness made Marv anxious because he knew it didn't last. But happiness destroyed was worth wrapping your arms around because it always hugged you back.
~ Dennis Lehane
He understood people a little too well, and the knowledge made him nervous.
~ Dennis Lehane
Es la tensión —le expliqué—. La espera. —¿Qué quieres decir? —A veces parece peor que la simple confrontación. Te parece que si pudieras hacer algo dejarías de sentirte como si trataras de desprenderte de tu propia piel. Asintió.
~ Dennis Lehane
I am still afraid. But I am not terrified.
~ Dennis Lehane
That's the thing about being a victim; you start to think it'll happen to you on a regular basis. Suddenly everything looks suspect and any brightness you may have noticed the day before has dissipated into the shadows. And the shadows are everywhere. It's living with the reality of your own vulnerability, and it sucks.
~ Dennis Lehane
I got divorced today," she said. "I lost my job—no, correct that, my career—six months ago, as you well know, because I had a panic attack on the air. I've grown terrified of people, not particular people, but in general, which is worse. I've spent the last few months a virtual shut-in. And honestly? I can't wait to get back to it. Brian, there's nothing I like about myself.
~ Dennis Lehane
The dog would run a few steps toward the house, circle once or twice as though unable to decide what to do next, then run back into the wood, turn, and run again toward the house, all the while whining with agitation, tail low and wavering. Jesus H. Roosevelt Christ, I said. Bloody Timmy's in the well!
~ Diana Gabaldon
Has he come armed, then?" she asked anxiously. "Has he brought a pistol or a sword?" Ian shook his head, his dark hair lifting wildly in the wind. "Oh, no, Mam!" he said. "It's worse. He's brought a lawyer!
~ Diana Gabaldon
Joy. Fear. Fear, most of all. His hand came up and smoothed my curls away from his nose I havena been afraid for a verra long time, Sassenach, he whispered. But now I think I am. For there is something to be lost, now. Page 394
~ Diana Gabaldon
My God, he thought, I'm going to die before I've been born.
~ Diana Gabaldon
Feel my heart," he said. His voice sounded thick to his own ears. "Tell me if it stops.
~ Diana Gabaldon
When ye ha' bairns, there's that wee time when ye really are all they need. And then they leave your arms and ye're scairt all over again, because now ye ken all the things that could harm them, and you not able to keep them from it.
~ Diana Gabaldon
Fighting was an exhausting business, and so was fear.
~ Diana Gabaldon
Oh God. It isn't Wednesday, is it, Hardy?" he pleaded, ascending the steps toward the footman, who smiled at sight of him, bowing as he opened the door. Yes, my lord. Has been all day, I'm afraid
~ Diana Gabaldon
That is what God is for. Worry doesna help – prayer does. Sometimes,' he added honestly.
~ Diana Gabaldon
It's only when the blood is bright red, and a terrible lot all at once, that ye worry.
~ Diana Gabaldon
Well, I don't suppose it's an impt—impeddy—impediment, after all. Not as though he'd lost his cock, I mean. He hasn't, has he?
~ Diana Gabaldon
I think every athlete is afraid for their career to be over.
~ Jordan Burroughs
When I have anxiety attacks, I always think I'm having a heart attack.
~ Charlamagne tha God
I hate going into the audition room. I find it the most nerve-wracking, inhumane experience, and I think it's such an inhospitable environment to give an honest account of the character and, I guess, your ability.
~ Will Poulter
Every audition I get, I agonise over and I put everything I can into it.
~ Rafe Spall
You're always nervous about an audition.
~ Natalia Reyes
Auditioning is the worst.
~ Rashida Jones