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Originally Posted by ak482
I feel like I'm getting closer to the end of the line. My anxiety, as much as I work on it in therapy, still overwhelms me. I haven't licked it yet to the point that I can interview successfully for a job or get a girlfriend. Every day I see friends having relationships and knowing I am the ONLY male my age who has not even come close to having sex or anything approaching intimacy.
I feel like as much as I'm trying, I'm taking 3 steps backwards each time. I really think I need to
, not immediately, but that day is coming soon  |
I'm sorry you are struggling friend. My son struggles greatly with anxiety and while he is not "there" yet as we say, he is getting there. Maybe it's time to take stock of how far you've come? You obviously feel that you have not arrived at a place you want to be, but be careful of staking out artificial goals. Relationships and job interviews are worthy targets to shoot for, but they are not in and of themselves ends that equal happiness by themselves. Nor is it useful to measure your own outcomes against those of your friends. I tell my son that progress is the goal and with each bit of progress, new opportunities present themselves.
Keep it up.
I believe with all my heart and soul that we all have a reason to be here. We all have a purpose in this world and that our efforts matter in the lives of others. The same is true for you. You have a place and a reason even though your path has been difficult. Your life matters, all life matters. We would all be diminished without you.