Fresh Start

[springcleaning]

Hi everyone,

I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember, but recently it’s seemed to have gotten worse than usual. I thought I’d give reaching out for some support outside of my family and friends a try and see if it helps at all.

I’m 24 years old and at a point in my life where I’m feeling a little lost and, frankly, kind of terrified. I feel like every day that doesn’t consist of mostly sobbing and having severe panic attacks is a gift and a blessing, and I don’t want to live that way because it’s just... exhausting.

I was doing my best to keep things together, but then I quit my job after months and months of slowly hating it more and more, to the point I dreaded waking up and going to work every day.

I do think I made the right choice in quitting, but ever since it seems my sense of purpose has just been diminished. I think I’m going to be hired at a new job and I’m really hopeful and excited about it, but I’m also scared that I’m depending too much on this prospective opportunity to renew my happiness and feelings of self worth.

If I’m being quite honest, I’m just tired of being sad, and scared, and constantly worried.

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I can relate to feeling tired of being sad, scared, & constantly worried.

I’m glad you have some hope & excitement in your life.

Good luck getting the new job & I hope it’s a better fit.

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Congratulations! I pray that you will enjoy this new job and you will be successful.

Please keep us posted. God bless.