Anxiety sufferer, only getting worse.

[Bebetterme]

I feel so lost. I started having very prominent anxiety around 2014. It has been spiraling out of control lately. I have so many physical symptoms when I'm having anxiety. Dizziness, nausea, headache, muscle tension, to name a few. I've talked to my doctor multiple times and she has prescribed me Vistaril and Zoloft, which I have refused to take. I just don't know what to do. I have an appointment with a therapist next week but I feel like it's an eternity until my appointment, which makes me panic and wonder if I can mentally make it until then.

Maybe I'm just looking for some words of encouragement and maybe even some advice on how to cope until then. I know I'm not alone...

[SuzyQ1948]

You are definitely not alone. I have these symptoms everythine I try to go somewhere and deal with them everyday. I take meds and don't know how I would not make it without then. I try to get through the bad time and enjoy the good times hoping for the best.

[Bebetterme]

I, too, struggle with getting up enough courage to leave the house to go somewhere as simple as the grocery store. Sometimes I'll syke myself out and not go... And will then have anxiety because I made myself not want to go out. It's a constant circling battle. So frustrating.

[TAPNewEngland]

Hang in there as all will be well. I know about hesitation in taking meds. Do it anyway and stay positive as it might not be forever! Therapy will be really beneficial.

[Bebetterme in reply to TAPNewEngland]

Thank you. I'm really excited to talk to someone.