Rationalization (part 1)

I keep trying to rationalize my feelings…

“oh, my anxiety is related to ______________”
“I’m just anxious because I am stressed about __________, which is why I’m can’t ______________”
“It’s perfectly normal to be anxious about ___________”
“I’m just working too much, that’s why I’m not getting anything done” (except my work load has become smaller and smaller and I’m still not getting anything done)

It’s just a coping mechanism. I know in the back of my head it is not rational to feel this way about things.

What's worse... is that this 'coping' has kept me from getting any help or even helping myself with it for years.

The List (part 1)

Things I know there are no reason for me to get anxious over (things that are totally illogical to get anxious/panicky over):

I shouldn’t get anxious over getting dressed and leaving the apartment.

I shouldn’t be anxious about being in something other than pj’s when in the apartment.

I shouldn’t be anxious about calling people or returning phone calls.

I shouldn't be anxious about looking at emails.

I shouldn’t get anxious when people have questions or need help with something that I know the answer to or can do with little to no effort.

I shouldn’t have a panic attack over the silverware being put away incorrectly… or when the dishwasher isn’t loaded perfectly.