I can't afford biofeedback currently so I don't recommend it to you either because..ugh money and insurance won't cover those sorts of things :/ but there are things you can practice at home on your own that can be helpful! some of the principals like breathing exercises, circular breathing, mindfulness etc. can be extremely useful. I know..you hear that all the time, and I have too and I know I should do those things but I really need to practice them every day and I still don't haha, I struggle with it. but it can make a significant difference even though it might not necessarily seem that way.

I use free therapy through a community mental health center..I also go to a psychiatrist through them, I have medicaid so maybe that's what pays for it? though they would be cheap otherwise. assuming NHS is a UK thing though so we probably have vastly different experiences with insurance and stuff (I'm in the U.S).

I also don't like regular talk therapy, I prefer CBT or DBT for a more structured "plan" to work on, I don't just like to "sit and talk," that type of therapy has always been counterproductive for me. like you, I already overanalyze everything and am probably excessively self-aware of my own issues so..talking through them when I think through them constantly isn't going to help. perhaps it helps others who are hiding things from themselves or need a place to vent but I guess I don't really think that sort of talk therapy is useful to people with severe mental disorders like we have...if that makes any sense. though it varies individually of course. just keep in mind..there are so many different types of therapy and so many different therapists..it can be an experiment and take a while to find what works for you, but I think it is definitely worth it.

I was placed in therapy when I was six for "anger issues" haha (I was around an abusive father when I was really young which affected me), therapy never helped me until about a year ago when I finally started pursuing -different- kinds of therapy.

definitely start new projects and nurture passions, yes! but..also remember that using things as escapism constantly, though it may feel better..those conditions exist beneath unless directly confronted..I know I can pretend for a long time that I don't have anxiety issues by avoiding everything and focusing on things I like (reading, writing projects, movies, talking to people online etc. which are all valid, probably healthy things to do..but if I use them to distract myself from severe issues, that is counterproductive)

I really do not want to come off as preachy at all, I mean, I'm doing fucking horribly honestly haha, I'm only sharing things that -could- help you, I'm not telling you to do anything, and as far as I know maybe none of this will help you. I just think it's good to constantly think about your options and what kind of treatment is out there..because we often disregard mental issues..or belittle them..because they're belittled by society and we often internalize that and belittle ourselves. but your suffering/illness is a valid thing that deserves good, respectful, productive treatment.

it is possible to do it on your own but..I don't know, I tried that for over 10 years..then I ended up with a severe sleep disorder and fatigue/pain issues that now seem untreatable..chronic severe, unfathomable amounts of stress..it escalated..I used to think it was normal, that everyone felt generally anxious/nervous..but they don't, and it can destroy your body and drive you to madness. and I just want us to protect ourselves and care for ourselves and not be ashamed to admit we're sick to an extent if that makes sense

sorry to rant at you. I just think..it's good to feel like you have options. especially if you're limited financially (i know all too well that trapped feeling a lack of money can cause)

I just think..if you're debilitated by your anxiety, it needs constant addressing. it can be a monstrous thing, and it can grow completely out of hand if it's not managed -- I know I don't manage it well on my own, but maybe you do/you will.