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[TheIronCupcake]

Hi,

I always struggled with anxiety but it's getting worse. I keep having strange thoughts over and over again. I feel helpless which stresses me out more. I don't want this disease to defeat me

[Hidden]

Hi there. First of all I want to tell you that you came to the right place and that you're not alone in this. Have you ever talked to your doctor about this? Few days ago I had a really bad panic attack and couldn't even go to work. I spoke to my doctor and he's going to find me a therapist. Would you consider trying that?

[TheIronCupcake in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for replying. Also, I have told my previous doctor about it, but soon after she relocated and nothing got done about my anxiety. I now see a local nurse practitioner, but I haven't told her about it yet. She's affiliated with my job, and I'm afraid that it would cause problems for me. I know that is the wrong way of thinking. I guess that's just more of the anxiety.

[Hidden in reply to TheIronCupcake]

I totally understand, I'm paranoid myself about what people at work will think of me as they now know something's wrong with me. Could you ask the nurse to keep the conversation just between the two of you? If you don't trust her, would you talk to friends or family about your anxiety?

[TheIronCupcake in reply to Hidden]

I could try that. Hopefully that would go well because I know I need help. My family has problems with anxiety as well (untreated), and I have never really felt that I could talk to them about my feelings or anything like that. When I was a teenager I had a really hard time with my anxiety, depression because of my anxiety and they basically said I was just crazy

They would make me feel worse. I know that was a long time ago and people change, but I'm not sure how they would react about it now.

[Hidden in reply to TheIronCupcake]

I understand. Similar situation here. See if you can talk to the nurse privately, maybe she'll be able to recommend a therapist or some other specialist, the fact that you acknowledge that you need help is a huge progress in itself. I wish you all the best

[baileyf14]

I am so sorry you are dealing with this. Anxiety is a difficult thing to go through. Have you tried talking to your family or friends about what you are going through? It always helps me deal with it if I know someone knows what I am going through. Also, have you tried seeking professional help? They may be able to help find what triggers you and what the best way to help you is. I hope everything works out!