Is there any hope?

[lifeisbeautiful23]

People always say it will get better. But each day my anxiety just seems to get worse and worse. I feel like there really isn't any hope and the people closest to me don't understand that and it's frustrating. I want to get better, but it seems like every time I try to I resort to the same old habits and end up closing myself off to the people closet to me

[Hidden]

I can relate to this and it's very frustrating. Sometimes we know what it takes to get to a better spot mentally, but it's hard to put ourselves there because it requires work that is uncomfortable. The fact that you desire wanting to get better is an excellent start. You're willing to admit you have something you wish to change, so that will give you the motivation to make progress.

While it may feel like it's getting worse, please remind yourself that this is not forever. These feelings are now, not always and every day. My experience with anxiety has proven challenging, but it's not impossible to make choices that ease the severity. While it may deem scary, the things that have helped me most are doing the very things that create anxiety.

For example, say being in a social setting frightens you. The best way to cope with such feelings is to be there and live through it. Granted, this all takes time and conditioning. So don't overwhelm yourself by trying to change anything overnight. Baby steps in the right direction are the best method. Congratulate yourself on the small accomplishments as they are still very important on your path to recovery.

I hope this has helped you feel less alone. I know it's scary to do things you don't like doing, but it will ultimately help you see that those moments are not as awful as you may think they are. It all comes back to mental perseverance and manipulating those negative thoughts. Hang in there and keep talking things out.

[Deadpoetssociaty in reply to Hidden]

I understand. I struggle with anxiety. I keep putting myself out there as best I can

[Hidden in reply to Deadpoetssociaty]

That's wonderful, keep that up. It's not easy but you're on the right path.

[pink318]

Hello,

I’m very sorry you are feeling this way. We are here for you.

Have you checked with your doctor? Do you have medications about anxiety? I’m very sorry you feel down, I hope you can get the help you need to feel better.

I pray for comfort and strength to go on each day. Please don’t give up. I pray that things will go well for you. God bless, keep us posted.