Effing anxiety. Does it never go away? Mine comes and goes in cycles. I feel like I am doing fine one week, and then suddenly it arises and worsens and makes me want to end everything. And then I live like a walking corpse for a few days not able to feel anything coz I have given up on life. And then it gets better. Every few months. Is it going to be like this all my life?

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Stick to a routine. Exercise in the AM. Seek therapy & if all else fails SSRIs are helpful

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it’s a constant fight my friend, I struggle too. I’m here to talk if it helps

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Meditation will help you distance yourself from your thoughts

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