hello tailspin

really good to hear from you. i wouldn't wish anxiety issue on anyone, but there is something strangely comforting with the knowledge that there are others out there dealing with the same problems.

the physical symptoms fuel the anxiety and depression, and vice versa
i can certainly relate to this. when i start to feel physically unwell, i feel depressed and anxious about getting through the working week, which further impacts my physical health. i am aware of the feedback loop when it happens, but often i feel like i have no control over preventing it from continuing.

a little over a year ago, i was working in a stressful job which was not good for my health at all. i would feel so unwell and ran down by the end of the week, that i would spend the whole weekend recovering, just to have to do it all again the following week (and that was a good week). i ended up having to quit before i drove myself into an early grave.

even though i still struggle with my new job, there is significantly less stress, which makes a big difference.

thanks again for the reply