Hi,
I understand your struggle, and it’s heavy to carry alone. What you describe, persistent anxiety, sexual worries, mood swings, physical symptoms, fits generalized anxiety with performance anxiety, possibly mild depression..
You’re not “too young” for help. A psychiatrist can guide whether therapy alone works or if short-term medication is needed. SSRIs can help many, but side effects may include sleep changes, stomach upset, or lowered libido. Dependence doesn’t happen the way it does with addictive drugs most people taper off safely under medical guidance.
Therapy, lifestyle, and support are just as important as medicine. You deserve clarity, not confusion.
Next Steps
Practice slow breathing (inhale 4 sec, hold 2, exhale 6) when racing thoughts hit.
Keep a “worry journal”—write down your thoughts, then close it, so they don’t loop in your head.
Exercise daily, even a walk, to calm the nervous system.
Limit caffeine and phone use before sleep
Health Tips
Remind yourself: anxiety magnifies the problem, it doesn’t define you.
Open, honest talk with your partner reduces fear of judgment.
Therapy (like CBT or sex therapy) builds lasting confidence.