[introvertdude]

Growing up I was ambitious like most people are. I still am today but not fiercely like I was before since my anxiety has confined me to certain sectors. Yes it's not great but at least I'm honest to myself about the things I can try and not.

Having suffered emotional abuse as a child along with having OCD currently and a non understanding family and set of friends only aggravates the situation. My life will never turn out the way I want it to, I'm 26 and may or may not get married but definitely do not want kids. As surprising as this may sound but that was a fairly easy decision for me to take with the resources available and not available to me because of my past, present and future scenario.

Anxiety has taken a lot away from me but it's also helped me in knowing the things I shouldn't try. I don't pay heed to people who pass comments like '' Man up'' or ''You're missing out on life'' for you can't know what I go through unless you have yourself. It's like me commenting as a man that delivering a child is a fairly easy process.

Rant over, have a nice day wherever you are, Peace

[Sunflower123]

Do you take medication for these conditions or see a therapist? These could help you reach more of your goals possibly. You can also build a support system aside from unsupportive family and friends. Good luck and best wishes.

[introvertdude]

Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

Do you take medication for these conditions or see a therapist? These could help you reach more of your goals possibly. You can also build a support system aside from unsupportive family and friends. Good luck and best wishes.

Thank you for the reply

Yes I am under medication currently for anxiety and ocd. Therapy hasn't worked out for me and also it's quite expensive. In India mental illness is not covered under insurance

[Misssy2]

just don't give up trying..walk, exercise, drink little coffee, get back massages...take a walk to a nice place...breath deep into your stomach..get the right amount of sleep...

I try all these things to help control my anxiety along with medication..which I want MORE of! And I was emotionally abused in childhood and adolescents and adulthood and it is still happening with almost every member of my family...and I am 53...Anxiety sucks and the people that know you have it and like to push buttons....are heartless...