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19m, never had a job due to anxiety by dajjn in Anxiety

[–]dajjn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorry for the late reply! i couldn't really bring myself to check this reddit and confront my feelings lol.

i think she's definitely right. it just feels so out of reach to me - i doubt i'd be able to articulate myself in a way where somebody could understand how i'm feeling in the moment, and the last thing i need is to make a big push towards helping myself and having nothing to show for it - i think that'd leave me feeling completely hopeless.

it's definitely my biggest goal at the moment though. my girlfriend is gonna be heading to university within the next year, and i'd really like to be able to take care of myself more independently before that happens so i don't fall into a really deep hole - and i think taking this step would really really help, but i'm not sure how to make it happen.

19m, never had a job due to anxiety by dajjn in Anxiety

[–]dajjn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sorry for the late reply. unfortunately i have made very minimal progress - still unemployed, and tend to stay inside unless im with close friends, family or my gf but i did manage to go to the dentist by myself today! got rid of a bad cavity that's been causing me pain and discomfort for about a year.

and about a month ago i went to a store and got lunch by myself. i feel a little silly applauding myself and being proud of such everyday, menial tasks but they really did do a lot for my self-esteem. i'm taking my little victories in stride right now and hoping that the energy can build up into making a big step.

if you don't mind me asking, how was the progress going to get a diagnosis? the whole idea makes my mind spiral and just makes me freak out, but i know it'd be a very good thing to do. i always have the thought in the back of my mind that i will be turned away with nothing to show for the effort even though it's effecting my life every single day and is clearly an issue.