I'm a new poster here and thought this seemed like a supportive community. Like my title says, i have been dealing with pretty bad anxiety the last few years now. I think what triggered it was a very emotionally abusive relationship with my ex. Before that i saw hope for my future and was full of ideas and lived getting involved in things.
I have a history of just not having much luck with friendships and relationships. I have no problem getting to know people and am friendly, warm and empathic but tend to just attract people who want a frww therapist-which i admit i have been foolish enough to provide.
I'm in my late 30's and have started to catastrophise big time. I keep thinking I'm going to end up old and alone and it's something that eats me up everyday. I never talk to those close to me about these things for fear I'm moaning and the few friends i DO have who are my age just moan constantly about how old they are which just feeds into things more.
I go to therapy which has helped and my therapist has said that I'm making great progress but i guess i just need to believe that and believe in myself.
Has anyone been in a similar position and if so, how did you cope?
Thanks for reading xx