... this is what I wrote for you, hope you see this and that there would be something useful here for you (or for anyone else struggling with the same issues)

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I'm 39 and have struggled with GAD and depression for about 20-30 years. I'm entrepeneur/employer and struggling constantly with financial issues, high stress, panick attacks, social anxiety etc. so I have dug myself quite deep with my career and life decisions.

I have overcome some of my issues just by forcing through the obstacles and they have given me some confidence of being capable but I have never get rid of my depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts so I cant say for sure if this is going to be better ever.

I dont want to tell you what to do with your life or be pushy in any way so dont get me wrong here! but if I could speak to 22 yo me then I would say that

 1. Quit tobacco, alcohol and pot immediately

 2. Begin the daily routine of excercise, yoga and meditation now

 3. Continue with your studies as long as it is possible, travel abroad if supported by your study environment

 4. Seek help for your problems before you have too many other burdens to worry about

 5. Build up the skills and routines about the hobbies you want to do (music, language lessons, fight sports...) when you still have time (ditch the TV, games etc things that drain your confidence instead)

 6. Try to find a job where you need to overcome some of your issues slowly but steady (not all of them at once), small but determined steps

I hope you get something out of this and can avoid some of the mistakes I made, feel free to ask me anything and good luck with you struggles!