So I’ve been dealing with debilitating anxiety and panic attacks for almost 3 years now. I recently started on medication (buspar - been taking it for about 2 and a half weeks) and Xanax as needed.

My question to you all, those who have gone through it or those who are currently in it, is it possible to actually recover from this?

I had to quit a job I really enjoyed because of anxiety, I spend most of my time alone in my room, I have a few really good friends but it seems like they all have these great social lives and I just don’t have that aspect. Before anxiety became a huge part of my life I was happy, casually dating, going out at night, away at school and had a fun college job making good money. I’m just worried that I’m never going to get back to that… I’m trying so hard. Been in therapy for 5 years, just started medication, exercise daily, have hobbies, good support group, etc etc etc. I just need some hope from someone who has been through it. I’m a 22 year old male if that matters.