I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder when I was a teenager. I'm certain that depression has tagged along with it. I always joke about how I can literally no longer smile with my teeth because it's been so long for me to have a reason to. I cannot physically smile anymore lol, my mouth just doesn't move that way anymore.

Im 20 now. The anxiety has progressively gotten worse as I've gotten older and become more independent (at least I'm supposed to be). In turn I feel even more meloncholy than before, and with the pandemic it's tipping me over the edge. It's gotten to the point now where I struggle to go to sleep. I feel like my brain won't turn off oftentimes and it's honestly just crippling me. It also doesn't help that I run an online business and my income is far from stable. I have so much on my plate and I don't know what to do. The responsibilities are driving me insane.

Meditation is something that I've tried in the past but stopped because like an hour afterwards I'd be back to square 1 and stressing about everything I have to do that day.

What are some self-help techniques to you use to manage your anxiety and/or depression?