why do I struggle with anxiety?

[Donkey23]

some days are better than others.

I wake up every day with a sick feeling in my stomach.

I struggle a lot in big groups of people especially if the people are loud. I’m not really sure why I struggle so much in that. Part of me thinks it’s cause I don’t think I’m very interesting in conversations, I’m not funny and I don’t want attention on me.

I usually drink a lot of alcohol to get confidence.

I started a new job 3 months ago. I do like the job but I have to go to the office only once a week. Every time I dread it. Usually when I go there after a few hours in I settle in. Yesterday I broke and sat on my own on a different floor. I told my bosses about my issues which they were really understanding.

Im determined now to get better and past these issues.

Over the months I have avoided all situations that make me anxious. I rarely go out with my friends unless It’s an occasion like a birthday.

I don’t think it helps hiding away cause I’m not solving the situation but I also know I can’t push myself too much either.

it’s so strange the smallest things can set me off.

I am seeking help with medication and therapy.

does anyone have tips that may help?

[BeKind28-]

Hello

I think we all wonder why us why do we suffer with anxiety and it can be for all different reasons but it is how we deal with it once we realise we do

It is not easy and when you say you are not good in crowds feel you have nothing interesting to say it seems you have low self esteem which usually we do when we have anxiety but that is what you think but I bet others do not think that about you or they would have not invited you there in the first place

I am so pleased you are seeking help and give it time and with the help you are getting things will slowly start to improve x

[kangleipak1988]

Try meditation and self affirmation techniques. It helped me.