ANXIOUS

[lizzy32]

I've been suffering from anxiety since when i was young, couldn't walk alone in open places, now at 32, i am still struggling to face my fears, i have social phobia, i find it so hard to speak in public for fear of embarrassing myself. This is really make me feel suicidal. I feel i shouldn't have existed in the first place. Things don't just seem right anymore. nothing seems to work, no job, no relationship at 32.

[Susan512]

Hi Lizzy, I know how it is to have mental illness, I too suffer from it. Please be strong easier said than done, I'm having a hard time with my anxiety and depression and I can't seem to get better please get help 💜

[lizzy32 in reply to Susan512]

Thank you so much

[Barnabas17]

Hi Lizzy. Have you talked with or met with anyone family member or professional, to go into detail about this condition? Would you be willing to or are you being medicated? I hope you are not going through this without any nearby support. It can seem insurmountable when we are isolated. Have you considered volunteer work? This way you can work on meeting new people, pulling back when you're feeling overwhelmed and picking your own hours. I know that you can become stronger and encouraged that this will not be your life in the coming years with the right people and resources. I hope you search for answers and support and do not give up! Lastly, would you consider going to a church? You do not have to become a member to visit. You can even sit in the back, closest to the door in case you decide to leave early. We have 3 really small ones here and when I visit, I always feel so uplifted! Even though I'm shy, I still like hugs, when people smile at me and when I see that coming outside my comfort zone isn't as scary as I believed in my head. I used to be so fearful of lots of stuff and over time, I read lots of books "feel the fear and do it anyway" was one book that changed my life. The other was when my grandmother died and left me her bible. Praying for you right now precious one!

[lizzy32 in reply to Barnabas17]

This means a lot to me, I am grateful, I am in a better place now. Thank you

[Enrique1 in reply to lizzy32]

how long did it take you to get to the better place?

[lizzy32 in reply to Enrique1]

It took me 3years. Actually, so many things were not working at that time. As soon as all the boxes were ticked everything changed. Not as if I do not feel depressed anymore but it is very rare.