Hi Ben –

Thank you for your insight. That makes a lot of sense. I think the hardest part is remembering to tell myself that a lot of people are going through the exact same thing, but express it in many different ways. I am learning to not be as critical with myself, which I never thought would be so difficult. I believe that I am just going through a very big change in my life and for the first time, I feel more alone then ever in it because I am carving my own path in life. I think I have been sleep walking the past 20 years. Yikes! It’s sad how our society downplays everything, making someone who is suffering from anxiety about life and other things feel so left out. It’s crazy. If anyone has any other advice about this very uncomfortable but interesting journey, I will gladly listen.

-Caroline