Does this sound like anxiety ? I'm sure it is but can't let it go

[Jmerrick22]

So Friday I was at work and I kinda got into an altercation with another teacher, it upset me because I was being criticized, it's not my fault they don't tell you anything or what they expect you to do. It's like they make you feel like crap. Since then I just haven't felt right. I have pressure on the top of my head, and I feel really really spacey today. I had family over and a few friends yesterday I didn't feel as bad at all I was laughing and all. Today I'm miserable I feel so detached, my anxiety is bad I keep thinking something's happening to me, I'm trying to relax and nothing's working. I have Ativan but I really don't wanna take it. Can this whole thing have triggered me ? I'm gonna try and get a psychologist appointment this week again. I'm on prozac 20 mg too. I feel like screaming This is frustrating I was doing so good I feel like I'm failing.

[Francesca61]

Hi I think I would feel the way you do today, not because we have anxiety but just from having had an argument. It'll pass of course and you have to remember, some days are not as good as others. Maybe today is just an "off" day? Try not to dwell on it.

[gogogirl]

That is good that you had your support people at your house to divert you , and remind you who you are outside of your job.

[Cmaplmap]

I too am on 20 mg of Prozac and have Xanax. I often feel the same way and feel like a failure for having a set back. But, it’s not a failure. I just have my Xanax for a reason and I need to take it when and episode starts instead of letting myself spiral until I convince myself something bad is going to happen. I’m the same as you, in that when I am around friends and distracted, my anxiety isn’t prevalent. I have GAD, Panic Disorder, and PTSD. Hang in there and use your rescue medication when you need it. This site has been very valuable to me. Talking to people and seeing that I’m not alone helps a lot too.

[Jmerrick22 in reply to Cmaplmap]

My doctor claims I don't need Ativan anymore I'm like well I need some alternative for when it gets really really bad