my thanks to all the folks here who've offered advice and empathy as I deal with my rotten anxiety issues, my awful bouts of depression, and my stress about quitting weed and nicotine. I truly appreciate it.
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Anxiety is a sneaky little monster. I can only speak for myself, but one of the biggest mistakes of my life was waiting until I was nearly 37 before I started taking Zoloft. For what it’s worth, I’ve been a longtime admirer.
You’re doing awesome. As someone who has struggled with crippling anxiety for 20+ years I can assure you that you’re kicking ass and if you ever need someone to talk/vent to you are not alone, I’m happy to listen.
Good for you for quitting both. It sucks now, like it will deeply suck, but once your brain readjusts your life will be so much better. And you can do it, just get through it an hour at a time.
Good for you for recognizing your unhealthy substance use. I quit alcolhol and weed a year ago after a bout of anxiety that nearly took my life. After sobriety, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and psychedelic therapy it's gone. First time in my life. You can do this and likely thankfull.
Therapy has been a huge unlock for me to developing the tools I have long needed to not only understand why some things are the way they are with me but then to recognize when they are showing up and actively challenge them for something better and healthier.
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Also, ADHD diagnosis helped, too.