Anxiety and problems focussing. Utterly pessimistic

[Jasraf]

I have had this problem of anxiety for years now and i just cannot focus a bit on anything. I've been sitting like a vegetable for years and am not able to accomplish a thing. I went to a therapist few years ago nf she broke the privacy protocols and sold my information away. It ruined me. I was on SSRI's for ten months but the condition didnt quite die down so i quit it. I really want to be able to focus and get rid of my anxiety. I feel handicapped not being able to focus. I'm so capable of things and I'm watching my life getting wasted away because I cannot focus. Can someone please please help?

[PessimisticOptimist]

I understand how you feel, but you need to know that therapists are being paid for this, hence they're not very reliable. Pick a hobby; it could be painting, knitting or sewing or maybe even a sport. For anxiety it's best if you distract yourself. It works with me. One thing that works with me is going out of the house and listening to soothing music and letting my imagination carry me away. Give it a shot and tell me how it works out

[Jasraf in reply to PessimisticOptimist]

Thank you. I'll try it and definitely let you know.

[maaslider in reply to PessimisticOptimist]

PessOpt- wondering how you’re doing as well??! Hope better,maybe you can check in to let us know!? M

[maaslider]

Hi Jasraf, I think pessimistoptimist has a good idea about having a hobby to help feel more connected and something to help motivate you to do something but as an RN and having been in your situation, losing 10 years of my life being unable to get out of bed and really thought and /or feeling like I wanted to die rather than another minute of only existing. I don’t know what it means for your therapist to have sold your information? How do you know this? That’s breaking a cardinal rule of medicine if this was an MD or was it a psychologist? Despite the difference, they both have standards to adhere to and should have been reported to their respective board. I Don’t Agree to that general statement “therapists are getting paid for this,hence not reliable” and respectfully state I don’t think pesopt has the knowledge and evidence to make a statement like that, which doesn’t say anything true or substantial or fact based. You have issues that I’m sure a good therapist will probably recommend a hobby but you have to get to the place where you can live enough,get healthy enough physically and mentally to do hobbies first. I couldn’t have done this alone, it took several types of therapies and much work on my part to want the help/advice and for me it’s still change in progress. Research your therapists, make a list of several and have a first meeting with them,be open about your fears of being betrayed and get a feel if one might be a better fit for both of you. But I believe you need help as I did to get back to living,not existing. I wish you luck and please start today, with research and not put it off and miss more if life that you’ll never get back as I did. M

[maaslider]

Hi Jasraf, how are you doing? It would be nice to hear from you! M