Biggest problem I have ever faced.

Hello I know it’s late to be writhing on here but I really really! Need some advice basically to cut a long story short I’m 21 I’ve sufferd with GAD and health anxiety for around 9 months now and it’s been hard but it’s nowhere near as hard as dealing with the feeling of me not wanting to do my dream anymore. A bit of background since the age of 10 I wanted to be a comedian but since last year I’ve had a pervasive feeling/fear that I don’t want to do it that I no longer am interested in my dream and it’s killing me. I have no idea why I don’t feel the life anymore the butinigg desire to get on a stage and actually start this thing and bring out of work for now 9 months hasn’t helped I just don’t know how to get the feeling back like I feel like I have no control over who I’m becoming. And I’ve completely lost who I want to be.

Any advice would be helpful I’ve been told this can be a symptom of long term anxiety

[anxietymadman123]

I have passion for music have written and produced on YouTube in the past months and I’m starting to feel like you it’s like my life’s worthless I feel like we die and that’s done

[Hidden]

Well I unfortunately I wouldn’t say I feel like that my friend nobody’s life is inherently worthless and to be honest I don’t think anyone ever really dies because what you’ve done will always be there as a reminder of your existence

[Jklassen42]

The anxiety is lieing to you, you need to work on yourself before you can pursue that you cannot do it at the same time. How I work on myself is deep breathing, so helpful! And start writing a journal which has also helped me in just the day that I sstartes. As far as health anxiety I have suffered so much from that called ambulance a few times and every time I came out fine. You have to remember anxiety effects you physically and they are at the end of the day sensations from that. Tell yourself that no matter the sensation it's just that. And nothing will happen to me. While deep breathing and I promise it will calm you down

[Cat33 in reply to Jklassen42]

Great advice xx

[Cat33]

Right now listen you only get one life and you have a dream then follow it Anxiety is nothing but thoughts that tell you the worst is going to happen that's all Why ruin your life because of thoughts they are bullies and as with all bullies they will stop when you pay them no attention From today when these thoughts come into your head tell them where to go block them out Do you want to get to 80 and look back and think I wish I had done that ? NO

I've wasted so many years giving into anxiety I was given this advice by a friend and it's changed my life

I know I'm sounding like it's so easy it's not but I promise you if you adopt this attitude it will work not straight away but in a couple of months the penny will drop that tensing up letting the thoughts rule your day is a waste of time Relax relax relax tell the bullies where to go and live your dream You can and will do it just take it one day at a time and kick anxiety out for good

I wish you so much luck in bringing laughter to people it's a fantastic gift 🤗

[Jklassen42 in reply to Cat33]

Yes!

[Hidden]

Thank you that means a lot it’s more like a feeling rather than a thought if that makes any sense like my mind says you don’t have motivation anymore and that makes me feel very uninterested even though I know it’s all I ever wanted to do

[Cat33 in reply to Hidden]

I heard something on a TV programme today that made me think of you

Do you want to get old and say I wish I had

Or

Do you want to get old and say I'm so glad I did

You can get that motivation back just take it one day at a time

[Pamela2876]

I have experienced anxiety over the years and it has left me with similar feelings. I found this great resource here bit.ly/2mFxWoz, I'd like to suggest listening to the first video. I think it may help you. You are not alone and you are in my thoughts!

[Hidden]

Thank you fir your advice. Sorry there is no connection to the link?