Hello my name is Josh and this is my first time in a forum like this.
I have always had anxiety/depression but became really aware of it about a decade ago. Since that time, I have been on Zoloft and then lexapro which I am currently taking. I have been and still go to therapy regularly. I always try to remind myself that since my first real anxiety attack in 2011, I have accomplished more than I have in my 24 years prior.
However, anxiety is still something I struggle with almost daily. The thoughts that seem to never leave my head and the idea of living like this for the rest of my life makes me feel more anxious and really depressed. I seem to be able to distract myself at times but then I always give myself a reminder that I should be anxious and I have to go through my anxiety spiral. Lately it has been really difficult to escape the anxiety condition and I feel as though I won’t be able to do anything. The thoughts of doing simple tasks or things I’ve always enjoyed make me feel anxious. While it sounds irrational, I feel as though my condition makes me different from other people and I won’t be able to do anything or live a “normal” life just like anyone else. The only time I feel at peace is when I am asleep. Once I wake up, I instantly feel as though I should be anxious. Just looking for some guidance, motivation and hopefully people to talk to that understand the condition.
I have always had anxiety/depression but became really aware of it about a decade ago. Since that time, I have been on Zoloft and then lexapro which I am currently taking. I have been and still go to therapy regularly. I always try to remind myself that since my first real anxiety attack in 2011, I have accomplished more than I have in my 24 years prior.
However, anxiety is still something I struggle with almost daily. The thoughts that seem to never leave my head and the idea of living like this for the rest of my life makes me feel more anxious and really depressed. I seem to be able to distract myself at times but then I always give myself a reminder that I should be anxious and I have to go through my anxiety spiral. Lately it has been really difficult to escape the anxiety condition and I feel as though I won’t be able to do anything. The thoughts of doing simple tasks or things I’ve always enjoyed make me feel anxious. While it sounds irrational, I feel as though my condition makes me different from other people and I won’t be able to do anything or live a “normal” life just like anyone else. The only time I feel at peace is when I am asleep. Once I wake up, I instantly feel as though I should be anxious. Just looking for some guidance, motivation and hopefully people to talk to that understand the condition.
I hope you find some good tips and support here!