I feel like I’m addicted to being anxious now. It’s like I don’t know how to be anything else and I’m scared about what my life will be like without it. Does anyone relate?

OCD : Feel Like Addicted To Being Anxious

Relationship OCD

Absolutely, being anxious is almost comfortable. 

Anxiety starts to feel normal and safe per say anything that isn’t that becomes almost painful thus making us recreate that feeling of comfort. 

Anxiety helps us feel protected. At least for me, the absence of anxiety doesn’t leave me peaceful, it makes we worry that I’m not vigilant enough against my fears and intrusive thoughts. It’s a warped system I’m working hard to break =)