first time here-First post

[JustRide]

Hi everyone. I have been on my health journey for many years through counseling for things like anger and depression. I have been fairly successful in my life and have overcome much. I raised a family and was able to cope with anxiety. But after my divorce, anxiety took root and intensified. It’s been a few years since the divorce and I’ve moved on, but the anxiety remained. I’m glad to be on this platform to talk with folks that understand. I am back to counseling and want to be able to manage this to enjoy life and be motivated again. It’s been real bad and have a hard time being around people. I took time from work but tomorrow I’m back in. Tough one. I am glad to be here.

[Agora1]

And we are glad to Welcome you here with us "JustRide". Divorce is one of the top

Life Stressors one can go through. Even though it's been a while for you, we all go

through life's questions as we get older as to where we are going? This is quite normal

with or without traumatic stressors. Going back into counseling can be very helpful

just to be directed to a new path by your therapist. To make you confident that you

still are YOU (divorced or not) Coming on this site will help you see that you are not

alone. As you interact with others, you can learn from their experiences. I'm happy

you are here with us. xx

[JustRide in reply to Agora1]

thank you so much

[EndUser13]

Welcome to the forums! You sound like you are trying to keep up a positive outlook, I like that, it'll serve you well

[JustRide in reply to EndUser13]

yes I am. Thank you. I have been blessed despite life struggles with tending to isolate due to anxiety around people. That has always been very tough for me. And I have plowed through it and forced myself to do it but the more I did the more I felt bad because it was so miserable for me. Not a 100% of the time, but the outcome was always the same it seems. I backed up from it. I worked real hard in education and career and family. When I was divorced and also had dealings with career stuff due to office politics on high profile stuff, I started to question the purpose of all those years. It all seems like a waste. Don’t care much for the career stuff. I have a beautiful wife now who I love and enjoy but the sadness and anxiety and emptiness is still there. I do have hope but not as motivated. I will continue to move forward but just a bit scared that I might not be able too.

[EndUser13 in reply to JustRide]

I wish you luck! You can social with us, there are a lot of great folks here

[Tara52]

Welcome! I hope you find some encouragement here. At the very least you will find people who understand what you are experiencing. I myself have been through a painful divorce. I think it's not uncommon to experience some anxiety ( fear of the future). You sound like a very intelligent person. Keep moving forward expecting good things ahead! Best wishes !😊

[JustRide in reply to Tara52]

thank you very much