Quote Originally Posted by xUnknown View Post
So obviously I have things and hobbies that make me happy in my life, but anxiety just has to jump in.
It's like, when I do something that makes me happy, my brain goes like: "Oh? You're having a good time and forgetting about anxiety? Here, get reminded of how you should always be anxious and that being happy is something abnormal now."

Whenever I'm happy I get reminded of how I'm not anxious at the moment, that I will be anxious again when I stop doing what I like and I do get anxious all over again.

Basically I can't enjoy myself and live in the moment of happiness without being reminded of my anxiety.
How can I just enjoy the moment? I don't want to be anxious while doing things that make me feel better.
My social anxiety used to control me in terms of always reminding me that i'm not allowed to have fun.

During an event, I would constantly remind myself to be present in the moment. that worked during but when i go home my mind wanders. I learned a small trick to recap the event and be grateful for the progress I had over the event BEFORE. For me, it's all in the mindset.