I seem to be paralyzed with anxiety. So much so that I am unable to take a step toward an easier, simpler existence.
I know what would help me, but life seems so overwhelming that I cannot move forward in any way.
I cannot take a baby step toward helping myself. It's all too much. Accomplishing even one small thing seems to magnify all of the other things in my life rather than give me a sense of control....

[ChangingMyMind]

I know how you feel. I feel the same way! I hope other people have some good suggestions.

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[elin95]

Not sure what advice I could give since I have the same issue, but a big hug for you..x

Hello sophiesmom: Anxiety can be a stern taskmaster! I've read where some people have said anxiety can be a positive thing. I suppose that's true in some situations. But whoever wrote that never struggled with real, unrelenting anxiety!

I've struggled all of my life with being transgender. And although I know what would improve my situation (at least in theory). the thought of what could result from moving toward it paralyzes me. I recall once commenting to a therapist: "I know what my options are. I just don't like any of them."

I wish I had some helpful suggestion to offer. I don't. I guess the best thing we can do is to tread water until, hopefully, there will come a point in the future where our situation will change enough that the way forward does not appear quite so frightful. At least if we're not sliding backward, that is in itself progress of a sort. I wish you all the best in your struggles.

By the way, I was particularly drawn to your signature statement. It describes my circumstances well.

[vital]

Originally Posted by sophiesmom

I seem to be paralyzed with anxiety. So much so that I am unable to take a step toward an easier, simpler existence.
I know what would help me, but life seems so overwhelming that I cannot move forward in any way.
I cannot take a baby step toward helping myself. It's all too much. Accomplishing even one small thing seems to magnify all of the other things in my life rather than give me a sense of control....

Hello dear,

I have a suggestion. Go to this thread

http://forums.psychcentral.com/depre...n-escaped.html

and try the instructions for "SNAP CLUB". It is very gentle and easy to get started and it really gives you a sense of control. You'll see from the thread that it is really helping.

- vital

[mountain human]

Are you able to access therapy? That's where I started 3 months ago and am doing much better, also attending support groups, journaling daily, and practicing meditation, no meds.

Originally Posted by mountain human

Are you able to access therapy? That's where I started 3 months ago and am doing much better, also attending support groups, journaling daily, and practicing meditation, no meds.

Mountain human, I did try therapy. Sadly it didn't work out for me. I will try keeping a log of my anxieties to see if I can detect a pattern.
I try to meditate, but I have not gotten the hang of it yet. And I am weaning off the Buspar I was on, as I feel as if I wasn't benefiting from it.
Thanks for all of your suggestions and support. It means a lot to me.

[Anxious Minds]

You said that you know what would help you. What is it that you think could help you?

Originally Posted by Anxious Minds

You said that you know what would help you. What is it that you think could help you?

Thanks, Anxious Minds...
I would feel a lot more in control (and so my anxiety would lessen) if I could get rid of the literal (and figurative, I guess!) clutter in my life. But just thinking about facing it gives me anxiety.

Getting started is a hurdle that I can't seem to get over...

[Creative1onder]

Originally Posted by sophiesmom

I seem to be paralyzed with anxiety. So much so that I am unable to take a step toward an easier, simpler existence.
I know what would help me, but life seems so overwhelming that I cannot move forward in any way.
I cannot take a baby step toward helping myself. It's all too much. Accomplishing even one small thing seems to magnify all of the other things in my life rather than give me a sense of control....

Hi. I feel really trapped at moment in dark difficult place overwhelmed by stuff and afraid and isolated. Depression and anxiety are regularly affecting me together. There is a lot that i'm lacking in, that want to address and change and to have help but feels all too much.