Can't finish any task especially a work one because you get a mounting restlessness that just doesn't let you finish. Tasks get 90% done then dropped.

The restlessness feels like a burning feeling in your chest and sometimes it can keep you awake all night.

I'm 37m and otherwise pretty normal I think. About 10 years ago I had work pressure so sever I think it broke something. I was struggling to catch my breath and ended up off for a week to rest. I don't think I have had the same drive since.

It's shameful but I ended up with a cocodomol habit. I got some for a minor op and found that it calmed me to the point I enjoyed getting on with stuff. That's escalated to an unhealthy level and I have been tapering off for 2 months to the point where I'm not really on it anymore.

However that burning feeling and inability to focus is back. I got given some propranolol which seems to help a fair bit as well as something to help me sleep.

I think I have been masking anxiety for these years and thought I would come and ask if this is what any of you feel or am I wrong.

I need to fix this properly rather than mask it