Dealing with anxiety.

[Darkhound]

Hi I'm new to this website. I'm 2O years old. I guess I'm.just looking for a bit of advice. Its just I feel like I'm in hell, I've always suffered from anxiety but I've never really told anyone and haven't been to the doctor because I just know they'll hand me a prescription for some tablets and send me on my way.

I just can't take this feeling anymore, I'm barely leaving the house and when I do I go straight into panic mode. My relationship is falling apart because I just don't know how to be open with my partner and i get teally over jealous because i genuinely believe im not hood enough for him...why wouldnt he go off and be with someone else.. I lose every job I have because when my head is in that bad place I just feel like I have no control over myself whatsoever.......I struggle to make friends and I find it difficult enough trying to socialise with my family never mind some strangers

I just feel so lost and want to get out of this mess I just don't know how

[Loveydovey0519 Ambassador]

Hey there, I use to be just like you and I actually became agoraphobic for some months. So I know the struggle of getting out or the feeling of not wanting too! Have a therapist of any kind? Going to a doctor might not be just going and getting meds and being dismissed! Try a psychiatrist, they can prescribe medicine as well as explain it and talk about your symptoms. Don't worry too much about your relationship, if it's 'true love' and meant to be then he will understand. And if he doesn't then maybe he's not the one for you.

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Hi you don't know the doctor is going to do any such thing so don't catastraphise please. They may well give you some meds but don't discount how much they can help you. Counselling might help you as well.

If you don't want to go the medical route (and that is your choice), then try the self help one ie mindfulness, yoga, meditation etc.

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Hey Darkhound - you're not alone. Many of us have been there and trust me, it will get better. And then it will get worse. And then it will get better, etc. I try to not dwell on changing it... just trying to ride it out.

I will say that going to doctor can be useful. I really don't like taking meds myself, but taking them and understanding what "normal is" is useful. I can better calibrate how far "off" I am. In addition, talking to a psychologist can help. I never thought I was "crazy enough" to do that, but I did, and it helps. Hang in there.

[Bams_Silence]

Hi Darkhound,

your story really hit a spot with me. I can relate to you so much! I'm new to this, starting today, & I haven't written anything yet. But let me say I got teary eyed because of how much I can relate to you. But being able to say how you feel, even if it's technically writing out helps. Right?

Stay strong!