New Member - introduction

Good morning ,

I am new to the forums so here goes!😊

I am recently diagnosed with Anxiety after a sudden and very surprising breakdown.

I had many physical symptoms which was attempting to treat - IBS, asthma, hormones, thyroid etc eventually resulting in an anxiety diagnosis .

I am unable to work and finding tasks previously easy tasks now a struggle - shopping, driving, hobbies, restaurants etc.

I have lived with depression for many years and have managed this successfully.

I am working with a psychologist and online programs for support. I am working on identifying causes, solutions, preventions and understanding myself. So many things I have come to realise about myself as I have time for contemplation.

However, I feel a little stuck and am attempting to manage procrastination and avoidance. I know what I need to do but the doing is exhausting. I definitely want to get back to a new type of normal but it feels like I am constantly running at a very high and sturdy brick wall that just won't fall down! I feel I should be having a breakthrough.

Anxiety is something I never realised was so debilitating and exhausting. Just hoping in time , I will see the other side.

I am so pleased I have managed to add this post .
Have a wonderful day,

BW