Hi, 

I’ve had a GAD diagnosis for about 10 years, and have done extensive CBT to treat it, but I’m still really struggling with handling it. I have never been medicated and honestly neuroleptics, benzodiazepines, and SSRI’s kind of scare me. I’ve been prescribed Ritilin and Adderall for adhd before and I had such an adverse reaction that it has made me scared of psychotropic medication, even though I know they can be helpful. 

I’m just really struggling lately. I am always anxious plus I have like 100,000 responsibilities to juggle at once including school, a really mean roommate who won’t pay his rent or clean, a move, family issues, and other stress. I also don’t sleep which is an issue, I take CBD which kind of helps?  I’ve found that venting to my SO helps but I’m scared that I’ve been overwhelming them and that I’m too much to handle. I really need better ways to handle my anxiety. Any suggestions?