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[Realife]

Hi everyone. Im new to the community, my hubby thought it was time for me to join a support group. Ive really been struggling these last few days and just need some reassurance I guess from people who understand.

My thoughts and fears have been super irrational and im almost to the point where I just don't want to leave the house but I know I have to. I was able to get an emergency doctor's appt tomorrow so i'm hoping to get some help and maybe some new meds.

Hoping that this community helps. Thanks in advance everyone and here's to getting better together!

[Mavis12]

Hey! Welcome!

I can understand the irrational thoughts and not wanting to leave the house. I've been there. It's rough.

I hope your doctor can help you straighten things out tomorrow.

Best of luck my friend and if you ever want to talk, feel free to message me anytime!

[Realife in reply to Mavis12]

Thank you SO much!!

[Mavis12 in reply to Realife]

Of course!

[Hidden]

Hi. Welcome!! We understand and are here for you. 😊

[Realife in reply to Hidden]

Thank you!!!

[Willow91]

I can relate. Sometimes all you want is to talk to people who really understand. My boss once told me to try to remember that I was just going through a season in my life. It might take some time, but the season would pass. I really hope your appointment goes well, and you can get some relief soon.

[Realife in reply to Willow91]

Thank you for that!! I really hope so!!

[Hidden]

I can relate!!! I took time off work to help my health anxiety. I get scared to be alone because I’m afraid something bad will happen to me. What’s going on?

[Realife in reply to Hidden]

Let's try to get through it together!!! Hopefully continuing to come here will help!!

[Jesusgirl]

I so understand I have to force myself to leave the house because of my fears. I am new to the group to. I really think having people who have similar issues that we can chat with is going to help. Hope your appointment goes well

[Realife in reply to Jesusgirl]

Thank you!! Welcome to the group too!! I think it'll definitely help being able to talk with people who really understand.

[doglover2019]

I am in the same position. My husband has encouraged me to go to groups but I can't bring myself to talk to a group of people face to face. There are many times that I don't want to leave the house. I find it more if I plan in advance to leave that my anxiety increases compared to I need something from the store I am going to go pick it up.

I am so glad that you were able to get an emergency appointment. I hope that it goes well and that you begin to feel better.

[Realife in reply to doglover2019]

Thank you so much!

My husband couldn't understand how i'm scared to leave the house but can go to the store if I had too, and I couldn't figure it out either but its nice to know that I'm not alone in that way of thinking. I can't explain why certain things bother me more than others. Smh.

[Reallife72 in reply to Realife]

I am the same way! I start worrying and planning how I’m going to get out of it the minute after I plan it!

[Believeinyourself123]

You are in the right place. People on here for the most part will help you. If you need anything let me know.

[Realife in reply to Believeinyourself123]

Thank you so much, I definitely will.

[Reallife72]

Hi. Glad you are here. I found the forum for the same reasons. I just need someone who understands to talk to. Even if it’s just chatting about everyday things. Right now I am either supposed to go to a dinner party Saturday or visit family a couple of hours away this weekend. I just want to stay right here at home thank you. My husband is a social butterfly and has lots of friends...golfing, fishing, hunting, whatever. Me not so much.

Are you taking any medication right now? Have you been through any big life changes recently?

[Realife in reply to Reallife72]

No super big life changes but I was a bit stressed health wise a couple of months ago.

Right now im on Setraline and at my appt my doctor prescribed hydroxyzine to help get me over the hump!! We're going to see how that works for a bit and go from there!

[Abby14]

Hello I don"t have arogophobia, But my mum does! It is so hard having to watch it is very bad at the moment for her! People don"t understand! I have to force her out the door, once she is out she is anxious , But it does improve her mood! IF you can see your Gp or do some look on the net for self help. Take one day at a time! I have deprssion & awful anxiy & it is horrid! You always have us on here to talk to we all understand what it is like & how it dectates your life.

[Realife in reply to Abby14]

Thanks so much!!! I saw my doctor earlier this week and got a new script so i'm praying that starts to work!!

[Reallife72]

Hi. How are you feeling today?

[Realife in reply to Reallife72]

Hi!! Im feeling a little bit better today actually. Im calling it cautiously optimistic. The hydroxyzine definitely knocked me out last night BUT I feel like it helped some!! I'm hoping it just gets better from here.

How are you??

[Reallife72 in reply to Realife]

A really good nights sleep always helps my mood. I just don’t get enough of them. Lol. So is the hydroxyzine just for sleep?

[Realife in reply to Reallife72]

No, it's for the anxiety. Im supposed to take them as needed or when I feel a panic attack coming on. I know it has a bunch of mixed reviews, but so far its been okay. Day 3 is definitely not as bad as day 1 was but I don't know if that's the pill or just some of my anxiety naturally passing!!

[seekjoydaily]

So sorry you are feeling this way. It can be so debilitating and it's hard to explain to someone who doesn't know what it feels like. How did your appointment go? Did you get some new or different meds? I know sometimes it takes a while before they kick in and start working, so be patient! Glad you chose to join the support group. It's so encouraging to talk to others who know how you feel and can relate. Let us know how things are going!

[Realife in reply to seekjoydaily]

Thank you (LOVE the user name by the way) The appt went well, I really feel like my doctor listened to me. I got a new script for hydroxyzine, so i'm on day 3 of that. We'll see how it goes and if I don't think it's helping, we'll talk about switching to something else and/or upping my setraline.

Im definitely going to give it a fair shot though!! I'm going to do and try whatever I can to start feeling better (including participating more here)