Anyone have any advice on how to deal with crippling anxiety about debt? I feel like I never stop thinking about my student loan debt for more than a day at the most. I panic it’s going to control my

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Life for the next 15 years. I feel like I have no options if I hate my job because I can’t afford a career move due to my loans. It’s just so terrifying to think about them being around for as long as they will be.

Following myself. I keep thinking about my student loans and keep getting anxious. :(

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