rsxman
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Well, I seem to have an issue with anxiety. I sort of well.... crave it. That is, I seek it out and do things that I am afraid and terrified of. THEN... I suffer with massive remorse and even more anxiety for hours and even days after the event/situation. Specifically, social and group situations and even public speaking. I seek these events out and then feel exhausted for days afterwards. Everyone around me, family etc., suffers as well after these events. It has been a life cycle of mine that goes back as far as I can remember, you know 6 or 7 years old. I am 46 now. I get involved in things and then quit when success is close by because the anxiety level gets so high that I can't take it. It always involves "group" activity. Things such as school, football, military, civic activities etc.
I am fine alone.
Background: My father died tragically when I was 6, I am a recovering alcoholic (3 years sober), smoked for 25 years (quit 7 years ago), have several college degrees, and have started and sold several small businesses that are VERY successful.
The questions are... Are these feelings of significant remorse/anxiety normal? Does anyone else suffer this way?
I am fine alone.
Background: My father died tragically when I was 6, I am a recovering alcoholic (3 years sober), smoked for 25 years (quit 7 years ago), have several college degrees, and have started and sold several small businesses that are VERY successful.
The questions are... Are these feelings of significant remorse/anxiety normal? Does anyone else suffer this way?