I got a diagnosis

[purl1]

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.

[Sunnidayz1]

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

[bluestars725]

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.

[purl1 in reply to bluestars725]

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.

[bluestars725 in reply to purl1]

It's a journey and a battle. I'm still learning how to cope with generalized anxiety disorder and depression. I know it feels really overwhelming, but take it one day at a time. You're not alone.

[leopardluvr]

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.

[purl1 in reply to leopardluvr]

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.

[leopardluvr in reply to purl1]

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.

[pink318]

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.