Hi all, I'm just looking for any things users here have found helpful in this situation. Background is I have GAD, PTSD and depressive episodes. For a long time I just managed to get by but am finally in a place where I want to do more. I'm actually excited for the future. I was extremely high achieving as a kid and straight A teenager but after school I felt so burnt out. I stumbled through uni and graduated with a 2.1 but never used my degree.  I'm now in a decent admin job for three years (longest I've stayed in one job, it's going well and have carved out a little niche for myself) but would like to better myself.

I really want to start a course (not important, just a small programming one as I am interested in it and might pursue further if it goes well) but I get so anxious and paralysed at the idea of beginning it and quitting that I can't even start. I feel overwhelmed and terrified of it even though it's something I really want to do. Has anyone else experienced this freezing and avoidance and how can I overcome it?