Went to see my counselor today and asked him what he thought was going on with me. I am suffering from an anxiety disorder. I am happy to know what is going on, but am nervous that I won't be able to come out of it and live a normal life. It is so debilitating. I hope I can learn to live with this. I guess I have for a long time without even knowing it and being untreated. I'm so scared.
I got a diagnosis: Went to see my... - Anxiety and Depre...
I got a diagnosis
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The good news is what you are feeling & going through is cureable. And Millions of people suffer with this is so you are not alone.
Kudos to you for posting and getting a diagnosis, one step closer to feeling better.
Continue to post your feelings on this board.
So many great people to help and share.
Xx Sunni
I understand. When I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and depression years ago, it was a relief in some sense because it validated a lot of things that I had been feeling for years but didn't understand. I also know it's scary, but like the first comment on your post says, the diagnosis is the first step. I hope this forum is helpful for you. I've been here about three months, and have found comfort in being able to connect with people who understand.
It definantly feels good to know what the heck is going on. The future doesn't look too bright right now, but I need to try to stay positive. I hope I can beat this.
Anxiety is very common and treatable. It won’t take over your life forever if you work hard at treating it with your doctor and perhaps a therapist.
I do have a counselor and a med doctor and I start a day program on Friday. So that will also be group support. I just feel like it's taking forever and it doesn't seem like it's getting better. My counselor says he's seen improvement, but it's hard for me to see. I just want to be normal again and not freak out and worry about EVERYTHING all the time. It's so hard to just relax and go with the flow.
It definitely takes a lot of time. Good every day medication really helped me a lot to get it under control enough that I could do the therapy work to help control thoughts for a while. I was on an antidepressant and an anti anxiety called buspar. Unfortunately outside forces and medication changes are really getting me going lately, but I’m still way better than I used to be. I certainly don’t feel this bad every day.
Hi Purl,
How are you today. I'm sorry to hear about the diagnosis. Being nervous and scared are normal reactions but the good news is- anxiety is treatable with therapy and medications. Please stay in the forum and I hope you will be encouraged by the replies here.
Whenever I am going through some difficulties in my life, I make sure that I am surrounded with people who will give me encouragements. I have a life group that I can always turn to when I need someone to pray with me. Try to connect with your local church and I hope you will be blessed as well. I pray that you will stay strong. Please keep us posted. God bless.