Nervous again

[purl1]

So here I am freaking out because I'm going to the dr's to have my IUD taken out. I am hoping that it is causing at least some of this horrible anxiety that I have. I'm not sure if it is causing all of it because I was laid off from my job in Nov. and I've never had that happen to me. I have always worked. now I'm in limbo. I collect unemployment so I am trying to let that run out before I get another job. But I can't even work right even if I wanted to . This anxiety is making it so I pace around the house all the time even after walking on my treadmill. nothing seems to make it go away except for ativan. I've been taking the least amount possible so I don't get addicted. my counselor says he has seen improvement but it's really hard for me to see. I can't believe how bad I'm shaking right now. What if the IUD has nothing to do with my anxiety? I am praying it will relieve it just enough so I can manage it better and be able to work once June comes. I just needed to get this out of me. my fingers are crossed...

[Kat63]

I can relate to a lot of what you said - I lost my job 7 weeks ago and I’ve had terrifying anxiety. I hope you can find a birth control method that works well for you. An unplanned pregnancy would be one more source of stress.

I’m glad you have a counselor and some medicine to help you.

Do you get out of the house and see people most days? I find that that helps me.

[purl1 in reply to Kat63]

Hi Kat, thank you for responding. I can't get pregnant anymore as I had a my tubes tied. I am basically in need of something to control the pms and heavy flow. I don't get out as much as I should. just my weekly visit with my counselor and maybe the grocery store. The anxiety has a pretty tight hold on me. thank you for responding by the way