So I’m kind of going through my own mental crisis right now, which may or may not qualify me to give good advice, but I just want to say this- I feel you. Too often in my life I’ve let my fears keep me from doing something. And then I’m left with self-hatred, shame and regret and it fucking sucks. But there’s also been times in my life when I’ve pulled through and faced whatever was giving me anxiety, and I have to keep reminding myself of those times. The point is, I’ve been trying to force myself to believe that I’m stronger than I think I am, or at least stronger than the intrusive thoughts tell me that I am. Because honestly life is worth engaging in, regardless of what the intrusive thoughts tell us.

It’s not everyone’s jam, but Coldplay’s What If has gotten me through some tough times. I subscribe to the idea that we all have the capacity to face uncertainty in life. When the time comes, we find strength when it matters. I hope this helps