Anxiety is getting the best of me. I don’t know how to pull myself out of it. Like most people with anxiety, it’s deep seeded but life has been full of triggers lately and I don’t know how to cope.

In a (long) nutshell, I’ve never been the girl that man have wanted to date or commit to; I’ve always just been the one they want to fuck. Lacking self-esteem and self-worth, I’ve always just taken whatever attention I could get...most of it consensual, some not. After my last “relationship” four years ago, I decided I wasn’t going to be that girl anymore...which manifested into not socializing, not meeting new people, and not dating. A month ago, I did meet a guy. He’s great...but I’m convinced he only wants me for sex even though he hasn’t done anything to corroborate that. I can’t stop thinking of all the worst case scenarios. I find myself already pushing him away, shutting down, and doubting everything. My anxiety is literally making me sick. I haven’t been eating and all I want to do is sleep. Can anyone share some coping skills? I’m desperate.