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Mental Health Support

irisblue

(34,254 posts) Sat Oct 8, 2022, 11:36 AM Oct 2022

The anxiety/procrastination cycle jumped out at me

Please note I am not recommending this website, I realized how my anxiety freezes me in place, so I do not do what needs/should be done.
I thought it might be useful for other DUers with anxiety issues.

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The anxiety/procrastination cycle jumped out at me (Original Post) irisblue Oct 2022 OP

This is me XanaDUer2 Oct 2022 #1

K and r. BlackSkimmer Oct 2022 #2

Yup Siwsan Oct 2022 #3

Thank you so much. Susan Calvin Oct 2022 #4

Just seeing this post and sharing something (possibly) helpful JudyM Nov 2022 #5

XanaDUer2

(13,843 posts)

1. This is me

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Sat Oct 8, 2022, 11:48 AM

Oct 2022

I do force myself to do things. I think I have avoidant personality

BlackSkimmer

(51,308 posts)

2. K and r.

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Sat Oct 8, 2022, 12:51 PM

Oct 2022

Siwsan

(27,285 posts)

3. Yup

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Sat Oct 8, 2022, 04:04 PM

Oct 2022

And the thing is, when I DO get things done that need to be done, in a timely manner, I feel so good.

I think the problem is there is so much that needs doing, I just feel overwhelmed and shut down.

If only the people who always promise to pitch in and help would do so. And if only I didn't worry about people starting to view me as a burden for asking for help. BIG anxiety trigger.