someone else like me?

[alwaysworried79]

i am always worried everyday and all day about everything. i hate going into public because i get a panic attack. i order online or go to self checkout so i dont have to talk to people. im thinking about quitting my job and find one that doesnt involove talking on the phone but i would give up a lot.. am i crazy

[BonnieSue]

No, you're not crazy, you have an excessive amount of anxiety. This is treatable and it's time you saw a psychiatrist to get this under control. Can you imagine feeling good about yourself and not having panic attacks when around other people? Having friends and going out with them and doing stuff you really want to do that's fun? This is possible if you will only get yourself to a psychiatrist for medication and get a good counselor to guide you through relearning how to relate to people normally. You can have a normal life, or nearly normal, with treatment. Why not start today?

I have GAD---generalized anxiety disorder---and would be eaten up with anxiety if I wasn't on anti-anxiety meds. I wouldn't be able to function if left on my own. I take my Klonopin/clonazepam and my antidepressants daily and I function normally. I see my counselor every 3-4 weeks. By now it's like visiting an old friend and we both enjoy our visits. We hug at the end. Some people call her "Dr." but she has voluntarily said I can call her by her 1st name. We are beginning our 18th year together.

I would never want to go back to life without treatment for my anxiety and depression and I urge you to get treated as soon as possible. Why suffer when help is available? Why give up your job to isolate yourself even further? That's no way to live, in fear of having to talk to people. Because you WILL have to talk to people sooner or later. And how about having friendships and going out to have fun? Where does that come into your life?

No, get the help you need and claim the life you deserve to have, full of real living and enjoyment. It's worth the effort and so are you. It'll be hard at 1st but then it'll become easier and easier and you'll be so glad you did it.

[Dogs123]

You are definitely not alone! You are not the first to experience these feelings, sadly you won't be the last. It's a condition that's has been around as long as people have been! Don't let it get the best of you, or allow it to determine your life or joyful experiences! You manage it, it doesn't manage you. Please seek help. Dr, therapist what ever it takes! You are worth it. 😊