It's all beginning to feel manageable again

[Bay123]

For so long I felt like I was losing my mind. I compared myself with how other around me were handling life and it didn't make sense. Why did simple things feel so overwhelming to me? It's not all perfect. I am still anxious as hell but I feel really happy too. Patterns in my anxiety are starting to become clear and the obsessive negative thoughts don't feel as real. Just being able to come up with a plan and know everything is going to be okay means so much. Hopefully it means I can begin living again!

[snow_queen]

I'm so glad things are going better for you!! especially since on this site we are all going through our own struggles and are all at different points in our journey, it's very uplifting to hear that someone's doing better

I also feel like I've been doing slightly better in the last month or two, but this past week was rough. I'm staying hopeful though, as progress isn't linear. and having a tough time for a little while (like I used to feel almost all the time) actually made me realize that I've been improving!

[Bay123 in reply to snow_queen]

That is such a great way to look at it! Sometimes I get frustrated when I have setbacks. I think its important to be kind to ourselves. Little rough patches make us stronger for the bigger ones.

[Essentiallyfree]

I totally understand that. Comparison is the robber of joy, it kills our contentment. I just heard a quote from one of my favorite pastors "you will never know your cup is overflowing when you have your eyes on someone else's mug". I find myself comparing my life to others as well and I literally have to tell myself to stop and then recount all the blessings in my own life. I'm really happy to hear that you're on your way to a healthier and happier life.. anxiety is tough, but you've got this! Hope you're doing well.

[dbeck128]

That's awesome! So glad you are feeling better.