starting out...

mimigirl27 · Post by **mimigirl27** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:21 am

Hello, I am new to the program having bought it a few weeks ago. I bought it because for most of my life (I am 27) right now, I have had low self esteem and just have never felt proud of myself... eventhough I have accomplished a college education. A few years ago I had a really bad depression with panic attacks which went away thankfully, however I still feel anxiety. It feels like when I start something (i.e. jobs, relationships, friendships. ) it gets to a point when I can't handle it..and I have lost a lot of opportunities becuase of this. Nowadays, I think.. well maybe I can just do simple things, and not big things like I used to imagine for myself (like becoming a physician). Anybody relate or can give me some advice?

Naustin · Post by **Naustin** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:39 pm

I think many people can relate to you on this site including myself. I have all my stock brokerage licenses and do nothing with them. I know I am an outgoing fun person but when it comes to presure I freeze and run. I really want to get over this. I dont want to be confined to doing nothing with my potential. I also want to teach my son to dream big and that he can do anything he wants. I have read many people with anxiety have above average intelligence and are very creative, maybe sometimes we run from that out of fear of failure. I will go for things and as soon as I reach it I quit. My therapist has said that if I dont go any further I wont have to feel failure. We will get better!!! I am currently thinking of starting an independent insurance agency because the stock market has tanked and I really want to stay home with my son. I want to go for it and not fear failure. You seem like a very smart person. I wish I had better advice. Just wanted you to know that you are not alone.