Radical flake warning:
When I look closely at my readiness to *give up* I often find I don't want to give up on life. I just want to give up on one or two of my more dysfunctional obsessions. I'm usually a happier person when I give myself permission to do so. Over-thinking everything is one of those very obsessions in my personal herstory. It keeps coming back, no matter how many times I give up on it.

Continued support while you over-think what ^it^ is for you, CM. Rocking you gently and crying with you. Listening. . .

Thanks sometimes it is just nice to have someone who does understand how I feel.

Please never give up! I continue to tell myself all the time that this horrible anxiety has got to pass.....sooo sooner than later.

Not sure how much more I can take as well.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully, this to shall pass.
xoxo

I know what you mean, CM. Anxiety is so hard to deal with, and it's every day, and it's hard for other people to understand what we are going through since they can't *see* it (such as a broken leg). I get what you mean by saying you want to die, but how I look at it is.... what if I give up, decide to take my own life today... and tomorrow they come up with the cure for anxiety!?! A magic pill that took all my anxiety away! But, I gave up too soon....

That kind of thinking can apply to any bad thoughts of giving up.... what if I was going to meet that special someone tomorrow but I gave up on life today.... What if they come up with a cure for such and such, but I took my own life so now I'll never know. I believe it's the pain you want gone, not your life gone.
All we can do is hang on and keep fighting and keep hoping.

Please google Dr.Abram Hoffer and niacin therapy for anxiety and depression.It has helped me alot.I don't take any meds.If you're on meds it may still help but gradual small doses.I'm here for any questions if I can help further.

I’m so sorry to hear what you’re going through, friend. I know how difficult and frustrating it must be for you. Are you seeing a therapist for your anxiety? Remember that you deserve to feel better and you don’t need to carry your burdens alone. Hugs!

I am so sorry you are dealing with this. Anxiety disorder is rarely something that can be dealt with on your own. Have you met with a counselor about your anxiety? I suffered with anxiety for many years and I was able to determine what was causing my anxiety through the help of a counselor. I was bearing a heavy load of being married to an addict. Those years were so difficult and I remember thinking they wouldn't end. But the depression and anxiety did end and my life with my spouse is wonderful now. There is hope! I found that practically when dealing with an anxiety attack ask your self 4 questions: What are five colors I see right now? What are five sounds I hear right now? What are five things I physically feel right now (not emotions, but sensations like "the wind in my hair")? What do I need to be doing - or thinking about - right now? Then just do one thing at a time whatever it may be instead of thinking about your whole day. I read this advice once and trying this or similar excercises can be very helpful. I am thinking of you!