Asking for guidance :(
So umm .. I’ll just tell you everything
I'm 20 , male , former addict , dealing with anxiety and depression for something like 2 years .
I have major sleeping obsessions and I basically live my life around my anxiety. Doing everything to avoid panic attacks which lead me into depression and loneliness. I don’t go out , work , or even get out of bed if I don’t get enough sleep bc of a certain traumatic experience I had ..
one day I worked 2 shifts with no sleep and got my I think first panic attack .. it was horrible, felt like I was dying ..
and it got worse because of another traumatic experience I had with drugs ..
I feel like I’m living day by day with chains around my neck .. always heavy , sad inside , anxious and worry for almost no reasons usually.
In the past few weeks I’ve been feeling better because I have a certain schedule and habits that fit within my comfort zones .
I don’t want to be like that . I want to do things , I want to work out , have more fun with my friends , go on dates , hiking , travelling…
i know I’m young and my life is ahead .. but I’m feeling like I’m wasting my good youth years :(
soon I’m begging therapy but I don’t know ..
i don’t really want to be dependent on medication :(
im just asking for guidance.. thank you
@understandingPear9128
so sorry you are struggling. glad you posted. you are strong. you can find lots of support here. I hope therapy will help you..we offer online therapy here.
@understandingPear9128
therapy is a good decision, although finding the right therapist is key. If you truly dont want to see a therapist, then try and make a few really good friends and tell them about your situation. They may be able to help lighten your spirits and get you going.