I've been having anxiety problems lately. Its especially bad when I don't have anything to do. I don't know how to describe anxiety to someone who hasn't experienced it. I feel like exploding out of my skin or like shaking my leg/foot till it falls off. It feels like I'm constantly waiting for something bad to happen.
I thought I had it because I was in a relationship that I didn't want to be in, but then it ended (the relationship) and the anxiety stayed.
It gets really bad right before I leave work and also right after I drink a protein shake. Maybe its the caffeine in the shake? They are cappuccino flavored.
Now here's the bad part. Alcohol helps a lot...and I find myself drinking a lot more than I used to.
I've been completely clean for about 2 years (supplement and sauce-wise) and clean from rec drugs for like 4-5 years.
What the h-ll is causing this? Some of my friends say its because I'm not happy with where I am in my life right now. But that can't be!! Over the past 2 years, I keep getting better and better jobs. I had a really good relationship over the past 1.5 years that didn't end bad. Now I'm kind of excited to be single again. What gives?? On paper, everything seems great.
Can anyone relate?