Just scared .

[Yvetterocco]

Hi i am new to this. I mean new to talking to people other then my Dr. Which i do not have anymore because i lost my job due to my anxiety depression stress i have been getting worse i dont want to leave the house i am affaid o everthing and i was really never like this and its effecting my my my physical health as well i have put on 50 pounds. I need help fast i am in affaid when someone calls or rings the door bell what do i do

[Sapphire63]

You sound very like me I ve given up with doctors I can't talk about how I feel I find it hard to go out and meet people even going to garage can be major task I just get so wound up x I don't know wat the ansa is for us xx I ve just changed doctor so will approach my new dr over my mental state x

[Beezer]

Have you been diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder? The first thing you should do is get medication and then find a good therapist. Also look for a local support group in your area where you can meet others that are struggling too.

[Caroleje]

Don't be scared. Like my Mother used to say, "This too shall pass...."🌺 I am in the exact same boat. I am a very strong woman, but for some reason, this Anxiety & Panic has taken over. I am slowly, and I mean slowly overcoming this nightmare. My therapist recommended a book. If you can sit quietly long enough.(I have even had trouble concentrating) Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic by Barlow & Craske. Just read one page a day if that's all you can do. Be gentle with yourself🌺

[vishugurdasani]

Contact your doctor and start medicine

[gogogirl]

Perhaps you could go to the local emergency room for starters. Also , if you are afraid to leave the house- please contact NAMI - check out website- and see what resources they have also.

[mearl427 in reply to gogogirl]

I went to local Emergency room because I was having terrible anxiety attacks & could not get into a psychiatrist for 2 months to change the meds that had been prescribed by family MD. I thought that ER would be able to adjust meds from what psychiatrist's office told me. That is NOT WHAT the ER did. They just gave me an anti anxiety pill for those times. That didn't help. Plus I still can't find a counselor that I trust. So I totally understand your situation.

[gogogirl]

I read an article recently that stated that anxiety was sometimes due to people hiding something or not being honest about who they really are. That makes sense in a big way.