I want to die and have crippling anxiety which limits my social interactions and happiness. AMA

It might not be what you need to hear but it got me many years to literally teach myself not to give a shit about others which is probably not a good solution but it worked for me, even though I kinda became antisocial... I only have a few people around now which I really like and I keep taking things easier (I used to overthink everything and not sleep at night) Everything used to hurt me and now I became insensible somehow because otherwise it would've been impossible for me to live in the society. It's like a protection mechanism but it took years to became an asshole and first I had to fake it. (btw it's not like I'm a bad person, I just mind my business and I try not to get involved or affected by others, that's what I mean by asshole, I'm not mean to people, I just try to keep them away). Also I learnt to love myself because I used to put everyone before me. It was also a long process but it's worth it. If you need help, go ask for it, don't be ashamed. There's people who love you out there

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