I’ve had generalized anxiety disorder for about 4 years, but I’ve had anxiety for a very long time. I think one of the hardest parts about it is when something stresses me out A LOT, sometimes for a short extended amount of time, and how much is paralyzed me.

Not having the ability to stop these thoughts and seeking reassurance and comfort from people constantly because I wasn’t able to calm myself down. But I know that so many of those people would get tired of me because no matter what they said wouldn’t end my anxious worrying. And rationally I know that I couldn’t stop, or that I was going to be okay but my feelings felt like they were taking control of my life.

I’m on medication now, and even though it’s helped a lot, I still feel guilty about how much I want reassurance from others when I’m stressed but the anxiety will not go away. It’s just hard cuz I know others probably feel the same but it still feels lonely not being able to end the continuous cycle of anxiety. I think I just wanted to vent a bit and wondered if anyone else feels this way.