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[Billy19]

Hi, I have been struggling with a generalized anxiety pretty much all of my life. When I was 15 was when I was diagnosed with anxiety (i am 19 now) and I have always kept it to myself because I have kind of felt embarrassed because I wasn't like other people. So I've finally decided that the best way to deal with my anxiety is to talk to other that understand what I'm going through.

[gypsylee]

Hi Billy and welcome to the forum :)

[LDE]

Hello, I'm new here too. I understand what you're saying about keeping it to yourself. Very recently I've found out that if I talk about it with people I realize that it's more common than I thought. It can help with the feelings of loneliness. I found out one of my cousins is struggling as well and we can make jokes together about our anxieties that make it all seem not so overwhelming. I hope that you find comfort in being able to talk to people about it.