How to deal with an overcome anxiety one day at a time?

[J1111]

Hello, I've been dealing with serve social anxiety for more than 20+ years. It has completely taken control of my every day like to the point where I'm not really living, if that makes sense. I'm afraid to step foot outside my home, even to do things like getting groceries. Sometimes I'd rather starve. Every morning I wake in a dizzy haze with an underlying feeling of electric anxiety flowing beneathe the skin ready to emerge and take over at the slightest bit of fear. When around others my thoughts become incomplete. I go into what feels a dreamlike state of panic. I am not a fully functional person with clear thoughts. I feel dumb and it seems as if everyone can read the fear on my face and are judging me. I have not able been able hold down a consistent job. I've been to 3 different doctors and prescribed over 20 different medications all of which never worked for me. I feel like I am at the end of the rope. My life is contained inside of my house. It's like living in a spaceship, stuck out somewhere in the galaxy with no way to find help, while life revolves and evolves around me. If any one is having a similar experience I would lovee to know how you cope with your anxiety. Thanks.

[J1111]

How to deal with and* overcome anxiety one day at a time?

[ChicagoGirl1961]

The only way to overcome this at least to a degree of functionality is to slowly start facing your fears which will enable you to develop confidence to handle some of the situations you now find difficult. Try stepping outside your comfort zone a bit and you may be surprised at the progress you are capable of making. Be well.