Anxiety and Me.

[Vanessa45631]

Hey All,

I just joined. I guess I'm really just looking for support and encouragement. I feel like such a burden to the people around me. Either I've gone to them too much already or I just don't think they'll be able to handle it. I feel like I'm carrying a weight that I put on myself. I'm just so afraid of destroying relationships because I'm not able to cope on my own.

My mom is moving away and soon she'll be four hours away instead of two. I know I depend on her too much. that's what's causing this latest flare up of anxiety. I'm afraid of falling apart and her being too far away to put me back together again. Ultimately, I should be able to put myself back together.

So I feel fear, guilt and shame. I feel exhausted. Exhausted by myself.

I have a counseling appt for Thursday, but I already know about CBT. I'm already on Celexa.

I feel like a hot mess.

[gypsylee]

Hi Vanessa,

Welcome to the forum :)

Hopefully you will get lots of support and encouragement here. I find it helps just reading and knowing there are others out there feeling the same as me.

All the best to you,
Gypsy

[Enduronman]

Welcome Vanessa!

You're doing everything that you can do at this point friend, just be patient with yourself..

E-Man. :)

[Vanessa45631]

Thank you both, truly.

I probably am too hard on myself. It's hard to remember that this will all pass in time.

I appreciate the encouragement and the important reminder that I'm not alone.

Best to you!