Anxiety Problem?

[Melody coates]

I'm constantly worried that bad things will happen. I'm 22 years old and scared to drive. dont even have a permit. afraid of sex. still a virgin. I'm constantly nervous in new situations. im clumsy when i try to work and its hard for me to retain information. I've been fired for "not being able to keep up" and losing focus. i also worry that people will try use, take advantage of, or abuse me. because of this i go out of my way to avoid situations where things like that could happen.

 

[Justmehere]

Those all sound like very common ptsd symptoms, which is an anxiety disorder. They also could be a very normal response to not having a safe living space. Or they could be signs of another anxiety or other disorder.

Either way, anxiety symptoms are rough to ensure. You could try CBT and DBT skills to help manage and reduce how bad you feel. I have used both and it's been helpful. There is info about CBT techniques on this website and www.dbtselfhelp.com has a lot of good info too.

 

[KwanYingirl]

When I was your age, I had so much anxiety, I took off to Europe for nearly a year. The same person returned home but I had a blast. Picked up a whopping alcohol addiction while I was there. You can save yourself from years of struggle and 'what's wrong with me' thoughts by getting into therapy with a trauma specialist now. Things will improve for you. And I admire that you are meeting this head on at a young age.

 

[Whirlwind]

And I admire that you are meeting this head on at a young age.

My thoughts exactly.

I wish I had been self aware enough at your age to ask myself the same questions. I think talking with a therapist would really be helpful for you, I know my T really opened my eyes and made me feel so much better about my own anxiety. You may be afraid of many things but you were brave enough to post here, again, I'm impressed, I think your instincts are solid, listen to them.

Don't worry that you are behind the curve, you have plenty of time to accomplish anything you want.

Take care, Whirlwind