Adrien's story

The crux of my anxiety was always a need to make sudden changes or impulsive decisions whenever I felt depressed or at a wall in my life. When I was younger, it would come in the form of “leaving.” I would remove myself from situations where I felt uncomfortable or anxious, often to the bewilderment of others. I was always found on the sign-up sheets for organized sports or intramural clubs, but never attended past the first meeting.  My life was a series of small attempts, and never one of strong achievements. Each time I tried something new, raised my hand to answer questions, or approached a foreign opportunity, my guts would twirl into knots and tell me to get as far away as possible from anything that provoked my anxiety.

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