On anxiety & fear

and the role of uncomfortable emotions in creative output

"Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary."

— Fred Rogers

At one time in my life, I suffered debilitating anxiety and panic attacks, and writing got me through. I remember someone recommending that I pus…