Anxiety's like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn't get you very far.
Anxiety can feel like a relentless cycle that provides a false sense of activity without leading to any real progress. It occupies the mind, keeping it busy with worry and fear, but ultimately, it does not advance one’s situation. This metaphor illustrates how anxiety can consume time and energy without yielding positive outcomes.
In Jodi Picoult's book "Sing You Home," this analogy highlights the struggle of those dealing with anxiety. Instead...