Really happy that you found a coping mechanism to help make the anxiety-producing aspects of life more manageable, and I'm glad that you have shared your story here as so many people will be in the same or similar situation, perhaps feeling helpless and not understanding how common their feelings actually are (I've been there too).

Keeping a jumble of (often negative) emotions bottled up inside is so harmful, it is really important to keep the conversation about mental health going, and I'm sure what you've said here will be helpful. Thank you! 🙏