At the end of 2020, I think I reached the lowest point (psychologically) of my life. I couldn’t figure anything out and everything kept going wrong. 

By pure luck though, so much has turned around in the last 5 months. I got a fulfilling, well paying job, I made some new friends, and met someone really special that brings me out of my comfort zone and doesn’t judge me for it. My anxiety and depression have virtually disappeared, and I feel... normal, even happy. Really happy. 

I’ve been a part of this sub for awhile. I’ve drunkenly posted thoughts that were destroying me, I’ve responded to people here also struggling as often as I can, and I feel like this community is one of the more supportive ones. 

So I wanted to tell you all, sometimes all it takes is some luck to help you see the light of day. And don’t get me wrong, it can take awhile for good things to happen - years even - but don’t lose hope. Anxiety can’t always be beaten, but it can be managed and fought off if you’re feeling strong enough that day. 

Stay hopeful, no matter how hard it is to find. The only way to guarantee failure is to give up.