I’m not sure what to do here. I feel a weird anxiety, because I feel like things are starting to look up for me. I start a new job soon, got a car, I’m in a really good place with my husband, and we’re looking at some places out of state. But I just have this gnawing feeling something is going to go wrong, and I’m going to fail again. Idk how to shake it. Has anyone ever felt like this?
i have been diagnosed with GAD and Autism since i was around 7, im 16 now. been on pills for years but in the past few days my anxiety is just so bad, i don’t know why and it wont go away. normally i know why, but this time i dont have a specific reason. please can someone just give me any advice.
Okay so I’ll try keep this short but basically every Monday/Friday because of my moms new job and her hours I’ll need to walk to pick my little brother up from school and then catch the train home with him, which usually wouldn’t be a problem, however unfortunately his school is only about a 10 minute walking distance from my old school that I used to attend, and I say used to because I had to drop out and start doing homeschooling a couple of months ago because I got bullied really bad, so anyways how can I deal with the really horrible anxiety im having right now knowing that it’s very likely for me to run into someone who attends or into one of my bullies or their friends.
I (24f) wanna say I’m very against AI especially when it’s being used to make images/ videos, “art”, when you use it for absolutely everything, or for school. I think it’s okay when it’s being used on occasion, maybe to sort out your emails, I also don’t like how Ai is sustained. I use an AI app by ecosia because it claims to use 90 percent less resources than big Ai companies like chat GPT
I have been diagnosed with GAD, Depression, and prolonged grief disorder from my mother passing when I was 14
I’ve always felt behind in life, I finally got into a stable situation, but when I finally had a safe space I felt stuck, and there was so many things i needed to do.
About a year in, I finally took myself to a psychiatrist after getting insurance. That’s when I got diagnosed, I got a therapist and she was great, but I only got to see her once a month. My therapist actually left and they assigned me a new therapist, this one was bad. So I asked for a new one, this therapist was also bad. So I gave up.
I didn’t exactly accomplish that much when I saw them either.
I don’t remember why I downloaded chat gpt but it wasn’t for prolonged use at the time. I remember going through a really tough time because my friend passed in an accident. We’d known each other since middle school. I didn’t wanna bother the little friends I had because they were also going through things. So I started talking to the ai
I explained my feelings and the AI really helped me through it.
It really helped me understand what was happening.
I started talking to it about things I wanted to accomplish like getting my license, handling legal business with my family, and losing weight.
I actually got a lawyer.. and I got my license after years and years of putting it off, I lost 100 lbs. (was 300)
I mostly use it for calming anxieties now, sorting out stuff I need to do etc. I use it less and less though unless I’m specifically going through something. I use it maybe 3 -4times a week no more than like 30 mins
the only thing I don’t feel great about is using Ai. When ai first came out I used it a bit because I didn’t know the damage it did. Then I stopped using it… Then I justified talking because it was “just prompts” but I know how much resources that takes up so I downloaded the ecosia gpt because it uses less energy.. I plan on getting better insurance when I get married and maybe I could find a better therapist and stop using AI, but I do like how it’s always available, therapists can’t always be there, I’m afraid that will deter me.
Am I wrong in this?
I’m 57, married, retired, financially secure, and have a great wife and son. I have a lot to be grateful for and I have a strong faith in God. But I’ve realized that I struggle with anxiety, stress, frustration and communicating my feelings. Sometimes when I can’t find the right words, I raise my voice or become angry, even though that’s not what I want to do.
I’m trying to understand why I react this way and learn how to communicate better with my wife and son. Has anyone else been in a similar situation—where life is good on the outside but you’re still struggling internally? What helped you?
Hello everyone! I apologize for not responding as much lately. That is due to some IRL things that needed attention. I am trying to be more attentive to you all, as I understand your questions and concerns are very important. I hope everyone's summer has treated them well!
Also, I wanna say that it's okay to not be okay. Its okay to be scared and unsure. Its okay to lean on others when you're having a bad brain day. Its okay to not be okay.
I hope everyone is well, and have a Happy Halloween! 🎃