I suffer from anxiety and depression since I was about 18 and I’m 34 now. Gone through many drug addictions (clean since 2012) and manic ups and downs, therapy, you name it I’ve tried it.

Something I heard recently which I believe applies to me is I focus so hard on trying to be a good person and make other people happy/like me and I don’t make nearly that same effort on myself.

I’d never thought about that before but I really think that applies to me and I’m not sure how to deal or apply this in my life…not even sure if this is the right sub to ask this.

I have a great job, I own my own home, I had a great childhood, friends, girlfriends, I really have no underlying issue that causes these feelings it just happens and no matter how much I try to explain to anyone that wants to help no one seems to truly understand.

So I guess I'm just wondering anyone's opinion on this, if they’ve been through this, what has worked for them or even just some motivational words to selfishly get me through tough times.

Thanks in advance ❤️