Everything is difficult for me

[nancydeal]

I have had GAD most of my adult life, and it manifests itself in many ways over the years- sometimes health anxiety, or social anxiety.  In the last year I started to work for myself, so that means I am in charge of social media, emailing people, calling people on the phone, etc.  I have never been comfortable doing any of these things- even my personal facebook page is pretty bleak because I don't ever know what to say, what to post, and if I do, I am always thinking if it was stupid or how people will view me.  I hate calling people on the phone, even my family, I am nervous about what to say all the time.  I seem to be afraid of everything, fearing I am a failure in life, that no one likes me.  It is exhausting trying to be "normal" so people don't see what a worry-wort I am.  I consider myself a hard worker, but I am constantly plagued by fear that I am not doing enough, I will let things slip through my hands, I will lose business, etc.  All of these things would be ok if they were motivating for me, instead I feel I am slipping into a further depression.  I do see a therapist weekly who helps me sort these things out- I guess my question is: do any of you ever feel that everything is so hard even when it's not?  Simple things seem daunting to me, and this worries me more than anything else.  I have no zest for life, I feel completely run down.  Does anyone relate, and if so, was there something you did for yourself to get out of the rut?
Thank you in advance.

[Fiftyandnotfabulous]

I also know how you feel and can I say how well you articulated yourself. I feel so similar but I get so caught up in my own thoughts, I find it near impossible to say how I feel to people - including my therapist-about it. I have just started doing a Cognitive Therapy course and although I'm only just starting I am finding it really reassuring that what you and I and all the other people with anxiety are thinking is normal. For me that was a great relief. We just need to learn to think the opposite to how we think now. The very best of health to you. We all deserve piece and harmony.

[nancydeal]

I'm sorry you are feeling this way- it is torturous at times..hopefully, it gets better:)

[nancydeal]

I have not taken medication in about a year because I am very worried about dependance on any substance.  I am considering going back on Prozac, but I would really like to overcome some of these issues without it.  

[Cira30]

Are you on any medication?

[Eferiali]

I know how you feel. I feel like that too. I am watching this post in hopes that i can get a little help too.