How can I tell my ex that i am done and have enough and doing it respectfully plus not rude because he want to talk and I don't know what to tell him or that I don't want to talk to him since I didn't talk to him for 3 days and my body is super calm??? Or should I talk to him tonight see what he want because he told me that he didn't block me he was off facebook

What i felt today at work when my tools to do my job was gone to a other place so a other employee could clean it made me had several panic attack and my body started to shake it the first time this ever happens at work because I had to use a other tool that didn't really work good. After having a conversation with my manager he told next time it happens to text him and I will not do it that if my tools are not there.

I feel like I will never be good enough because the guy that i am talk to you want me to open up to him and I don't know how so right now I don't. I am hurting inside and sad. I never had a friend to open up to or a relationship before. Now I am cry since it been a while now this morning. He is messaging me but I don't answer and try to call me and I just ignoring it for now I need my alone space. I find this really hard because I don't know how to explain to him about this.

A few days ago, I posed the question what was the most anxious country in the world according to a 2021 study based on prevalence cases of anxiety (excluding the impact of COVID) - https://www.skool.com/innerpeacewalker-worthwaker/anxiety-which-country-do-you-think-is-the-most-anxious?p=61be4dca It's tempting to say it's now America after the result of 2 nights ago, but it's not. In fact the answer is Portugal. I don't know about you, but that really surprised me. Portugal was also seen to be a popular destination for holiday makers for constant sun, friendly people, good food, and yet it topped the chart. The author Mark Manson explored why in this interesting watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50-Gc320CNo In brief, he talks about the main factors behind the results including: - Portugal's Historical Background: For over 40 years, Portugal's conservative dictator, Salazar, promoted a quiet, traditional lifestyle, emphasizing conformity and discouraging risk-taking - Economic, Social, and Cultural Influence**: Portugal's stagnant economy, high uncertainty avoidance, and adherence to tradition drive its anxiety, but these factors alone don't explain it - Cultural Concepts: Concepts like saudade (a deep, melancholic longing) and fado (a form of melancholic music) capture Portugal's cultural history and its collective yearning - Genetic Theory of Anxiety: Generations of adventurous Portuguese left the country, leaving behind a population more prone to anxiety and conformity. This artificial selection may have embedded traits of high neuroticism and anxiety within the remaining population What can this say about us as individuals (even if we're not Portuguese?) - Our family and cultural history can shape anxiety, creating pressure to conform and fear of judgment - Excessive focus on tradition or cultural expectations can limit self-worth, as it emphasizes living up to external standards over personal growth and expression. - Awareness of potential genetic influences on anxiety can help us understand that some factors may be beyond our control, allowing us to focus on adapting to rather than fighting our tendencies - Like Portugal’s cultural preservation through saudade, anxiety, while challenging, can also foster deep connections to one's roots and values. Recognizing this can help individuals harness anxiety to protect what matters while balancing it with self-compassion and growth

Let me break down the question a bit more.. - How can we define anxiety? Anxiety can be thought of as a feeling of worry, dread and uneasiness. It also encompasses concern and apprehension about things that are happening, or that you think might happen. Feelings of anxiety happen to all of us in response to certain situations. However, if your symptoms last over a longer period of time, are severe, or are triggered by minor things, then you may have an anxiety disorder. - An anxiety disorder is a condition including “intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations”. These emotions can be hard to control and can affect your ability to lead a normal life. There are five main categories of anxiety disorder: - Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) - A persistent feeling of dread with no obvious cause - Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) - People with OCD experience recurrent thoughts (obsessions) which lead them to carry out certain behaviours (compulsions) - Panic disorder - Fear comes on suddenly and intensely, causing a panic attack. Symptoms can include chest pain, palpitations and dizziness - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Develops after a traumatic event. You may ‘relive’ the same emotions through flashbacks or nightmares - Social anxiety disorder - This causes particular feelings of fear or self-consciousness in social situations To measure a country's anxiety level, a study was done in 2021 to determine the total number of anxiety disorder cases per country, split into a breakdown of baseline prevalence (the number of cases expected without COVID-19) and final prevalence (total anxiety disorder cases). Their ranking of the top ten most anxious countries was based on baseline prevalence, so as not to take into account the potential skewing effect of COVID-19 and any related public health measures. So which country do you think came out on top? No Googling btw, that would spoil the fun... Give your guess in the comments below...I'll reveal all in the next post