Meira
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Just got an appointment for an assessment following a referral from my GP! I had some counselling last year for 6 weeks and know I need to continue on a more long term basis. Don't know why this scares me so much.
Any anxiety sufferers on here?
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Good luck Meira, try not to be scared it's a good positive step. Once I've popped bubs out I'm going to go back on the Prozac. I tend to find that I go on and off meds dependant upon how my life is effected with my OCD and anxiety. Some times you just need a bit more help than at other times. So its good that you're going back to counselling. And if it ever gets too much again, you can go back to your counseling again. Thinking of you. Good luck xxxx
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Meira
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Thanks happyfeet. When are you due? It must have been hard coming off the meds. I just want to get to a point where absolutely everything doesn't scare me and stop me from doing things. I think since the last run of counselling I've had less frequent panic attacks but I think I've made excuses to avoid situations that bring on anxiety and that's not necessarily a good thing. Xxx
I'm due 4th of May, I wasn't on any when I fell pregnant but id hit a point where i needed to go back on them, so my docs appt turned from a "I need to go back on the meds" to a "surprise im pregnant" haha. It's been a tough few months with all those hormones on top of everything else, I've had a few panic attacks too but I'll be ok
It's a horrible feeling being frightened of everything, very debilitating isn't it
I think you do avoid situations, which sometimes means your managing how to get through your day, but it can go too far the other way can't it. It's really good that you realise that though. That's why im going to go back on the meds, I've realised some behaviours have to change and my poorly brain can't quite do it on its own- no shame in that though chick. Xxxx hugs xxxx Sent from my GT-I9300 using SalonGeek mobile app
Meira
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I'm due 4th of May, I wasn't on any when I fell pregnant but id hit a point where i needed to go back on them, so my docs appt turned from a "I need to go back on the meds" to a "surprise im pregnant" haha. It's been a tough few months with all those hormones on top of everything else, I've had a few panic attacks too but I'll be ok
It's a horrible feeling being frightened of everything, very debilitating isn't it
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Wow that must have been quite some surprise!
The gp had prescribed me something last time round too but I wanted to see if the counselling would be enough on its own so I never started them. But having realised the anxiety has been around way longer than I was even aware, prob since I was a kid, getting something prescribed again is likely to be beneficial. Xxx
I think with anxiety its a very personal thing. So long term meds may work for some, or as me and my doc decided short term meds for heightened periods of anxiety works for me or for some counselling is more beneficial. Some get on with a combination. It's whatever works for you. Personally I didn't like counselling or CBT it didn't make a good fit for my ocd but others it works really well. A good doctor will help you and you will know yourself what does and doesn't work. Sadly sometimes it is a bit trial and error. Unfortunately my fab doctor left and im now left with a useless doc do what works for you honey, you don't have to take meds if you don't want to or if it isn't beneficial to you. Good luck honey I hope you get some relief xxxx
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do what works for you honey, you don't have to take meds if you don't want to or if it isn't beneficial to you. Good luck honey I hope you get some relief xxxx Sent from my GT-I9300 using SalonGeek mobile app
Im in the same boat as you but not on any medication, feel scared of everything and a simple trip to the dentist and Im panicking and getting stomach spasms atleast 2 days before hand. I think the worst thing to do is stay in your comfort zone which is what I am doing! Xx
Meira
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Lol it's definitely the easier option to stay in our comfort zones but for me it's getting to the point that it's interfering with life too much. Like not wanting to go out and socialise with my husbands friends, or simply getting on a train or waiting in a doctors office, and we got two family weddings this year that just thinking about them starts me off into a panic. It's been hard but I've bitten the bullet and asked for more counselling so hoping things will start to get easier although I know it's going to be a long process.
Hope you can find something that helps you out of your comfort zone too. Lots of love xxx
I know how you feel, to other people it sounds so ridiculous but you never know when it might happen to you if it does. Thanks, you too
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Yes! Soo bad! Suffered anxiety on and off for past 5,6 years. Was on citalapram for most of that time, amazing. Been off it for around 4months as trying to concieve. Anxiety is one of the worst experiences iv ever had and feel so much for anyone that suffers with it. Hugs to all xx
Miss Sylk
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There are lots of different types of anxiety. I don't get worried about leaving the house, going anywhere or anything like that. I get other symptoms like mood swings that leaf to depressive days. X
babychops
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I was researching yesterday to see how many famous people have anxiety and panic attacks. You would be amazed at who get them! For instance jonny depp and Scarlett johanson! Even people you think would have all the confidence in the world suffer like us. Kinda makes you feel better! X
xnailsbylisax
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This is me down to a tee. I have recently been thinking about going back to see my GP but i'm a little worried about going
*beauty_queen*
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This is me down to a tee. I have recently been thinking about going back to see my GP but i'm a little worried about going
This is how I've been feeling the past week! Partner keeps asking what's wrong but I can't pin point anything I just feel so down in the dumps. I suffer from anxiety really bad I panick over silly things and can't settle unless I've worked it out a million times like money for instance. It's a horrible feeling and really feel for people who suffer really bad!
ashtonrose
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Me , I have generalized anxiety disorder and toilet phobia ( strange I know ) so cant go on long journeys, motorways, lifts and extremely small spaces. Life sucks haha.
, I have generalized anxiety disorder and toilet phobia ( strange I know ) so cant go on long journeys, motorways, lifts and extremely small spaces. Life sucks haha.
Meira
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Got my first session of CBT this morning.... absolutely terrified... I know it's a step in the right direction but god I feel anxious this morning!
Miss Sylk
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Don't be Nervous. The fact you've even been offered this is a fantastic step not many people get this far. I found it fantastic give it a good go, the best thing you can do is be as open as possible xx
Mine was C a T therapy not CBT x
Mine was C a T therapy not CBT x
Meira
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Thanks miss sylk, it was hard but I only cried once and generally feeling quite positive about it now! She said I'll prob have about 12 sessions and I can choose when to start the exposure part of the therapy as that's what I'm afraid of most at the moment.
What's cat? I've not heard of that before. Xx
I get anxiety on and off and just recently it's started again I don't know what triggers it off but I got it really bad through pregnancy and then it came back when she was a few months old. She's 1 now and I'm half way through level 3 nail tech vtct and it's starting up again. It's awful I'm getting to the point where I don't know what to do. I don't know if it's fear of not being successful with a new business or because I'm at college and still learning. I hate it when this happens not to sound crazy but I start panicking That I will stop or forget to breath arrghhh ( ps sorry for hijacking your thread with a long post)
babychops
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I have just been reading about how dehydration can cause anxiety, I never knew this, kind of makes sense though! X
