Sounds like you had a great deal of changes that occured all at one time. I believe that can be overwhelming especially if you have anxiety/depression/stress issues which can make it harder to grasp. You sound like a sharp young man. You are blessed to have such a great support network of friends, etc. Maybe you just need some time, a vacation, flex time at work, shorter hours, etc. til you can get through this difficult time. I hope things work out for the best.

I had the same issue with having a roommate and a new job last semester. I was never diagnosed with anxiety issues but I always knew I had them. Surprisingly, my issues waited until Sophomore year to surface but given the circumstances I can kind of see why.. What worked for me, and by no means am I saying you must try this, but I found a place at school where I could escape from the stress/depression/anxiety. When I said given the circumstances, my roommate/ex best friend started dating my exboyfriend which brought about MAJOR anxiety (like would I walk in on something I DID NOT want to see.....) I couldn't even express my concerns to my roommate because I didn't want her to know it bothered me that she was with him so I found myself a "hiding place", if you will. A place that was never crowded or always empty where I could just go and think.. Collect my thoughts and try to calm myself down..
It helped me MANY times because unfortunately I did end up walking in on things I didn't want to see.. LOTS of things I didn't want to see.. and if I didn't have that place that I felt comfortable alone in I would have never made it out alive. My school library has these study rooms that you can go into and I'd always go into one of them and it became my place to escape. I know it's not the same as using your room but if you need it, and it sounds like you really do, it can't hurt.... The only thing that can happen is you feel better... I hope you figure everything out soon!

Isn't there a place in your home where you can go to be by yourself? I think everyone needs some personal space to regroup and get ready for whatever comes next. Big changes in life can certainly agitate your anxiety until you kind of "get into the groove" if you know what I mean. That doesn't mean we should run from these changes - especially if they are changes that are helping us accomplish goals and make the most of life. It just means we need to go easy on ourselves and realize that the anxiety will go back down again once you find your routine.

Just my opinion :-) I am also about to embark upon a major life change, so I may be in the boat with you before too long!

What I'm finding helpful is setting small goals for myself each day or week or whatever I feel like. So I don't try to solve all of my symptoms or problems all at once. For example, one could be...I will replace each negative thought with a positive one. Or, I will use my calming breath every evening before falling asleep. Being able to focus on a small, anxiety-reducing goal can help you see that you are making progress. It will get better, I promise, I felt like I was stuck at one point, too.

Why would ya wanna give it up ?? sounds like you got alot more going on then Most !! Practice being Thankful !!

Changes can make a Person Anxious...Just Breath and go with it...soon it will be whats Familiar to you...Lifes Changes/Changes Life !!

Anxiety is a Bugger !! Ya do Need some Quiet Self Time...Money does not always allow for living alone...Priorities...a Nice Bike ride in a park setting...A jog...slow walk...HEADPHONES !!

Wish ya the best Hon...

Give yourself credit...any change is hard, but so many at once!!!! You need time to take all of this in. Ok, for me I know the change of weather will help a lot!! So when it warms up your safe place can be a walk or finding somewhere out of the way to sit and think and be alone. Your doing great...yes, we all have set backs, but you will get there again and keep on making more progress. One day at a time..or even one hour..your too close to give up now

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Wow, you said a lot that is simply just living life. There are times when I feel exactly like you do. I think it comes with having this anxiety disorder. However, if you just keep moving forward and not let it get the better of you, you will be OK.

i just wanted to say thanks to all of you for your comments. i really like this group, it's great to know that people actually care, & can relate.