My friend has talked repeatedly about how abnormal my anxiety is and asks why I would accept this state. But other women I know also confess that anxiety plays a significant role in propelling them forward — deemed perfectionism, I'd guess. I say I'm open to learning more but it's not something I feel is necessary. It does not matter whether you have anxiety, whether you’re normal, whether you’re happy. ADDear Carolyn: About hiding a cancer diagnosis (bit.ly/SecretC): I was diagnosed with cancer — since cured — and asked my wife not to tell anyone immediately after hearing I had cancer.

Source: Washington Post February 21, 2021 05:03 UTC