The last year has been challenging for me. I've always had anxiety lurking under the surface but the last year has seen a big rise. To give a couple of examples about what I was dealing with: Driving would be a trigger for a small panic attack, especially with other passengers, so much so that I would avoid driving with anyone else in my car. Going into shops would also see my heart race along with other symptoms. Bascically I could have a small panic attack (never full blown but enough to cause me distress) in social situations.

Another symptom was weight gain. I packed on 13kg in the past eight months.

But the last two weeks have seen a significant decrease in my anxiety. I drove a few work colleagues three hours last weekend - without flincing once. I've been fine inside shops and have had very little nerves besides. In some regards I feel I'm complete control now.

Why? Well I'm not 100% sure to honest. I haven't gone to therapy or seen a GP. But I did start a new diet (2kg lost) and have made an effort to move more and spend less time lounging around. Has this been the catalyst for change? Maybe. Whatver the reason, I'm motivated to keep going and not slip back into bad habits though. Thanks for reading and fight on.