Dear Nichole:

Maybe it is time for psychiatric medication, specifically an SSRI is what is commonly prescribed still, as far as I know. When fear paralyzes us and we need to make changes, better take a prescribed drug, feel less fear, more confidence, make the changes, and then, when life is less demanding, get off the drugs.

We get depressed when we’ve been afraid/ anxious for too long. The brain and body are exhausted and kind of.. shut life down, close the curtains on life so that fear is minimized.

anita