Hi Renden,

I've also suffered from anxiety (and some related depression) since I was in my teens...now 41. It comes and goes with life events, so I know what you're going through. You are definitely not alone...many people have anxiety / depression that interrupts their lives at different times. Even those who outwardly look fine and without a care in the world can be suffering at times; you just never know.

I've learned to anticipate my "strong times" and make sure that those are spent with friends and family and occasionally meeting new people. When I'm having "weak times" then I give myself the liberty of being a hermit and try not to worry about it. The thing with anxiety / depression is that it comes and goes...when it's here it's miserable, but when it's gone things are mostly normal (for me).

And this forum is a great place to let off some steam when you need to.

Take care!