Anxiety

[Covered]

Hi I have suffered from anxiety my entire life but it has become worse as I got older. Right now I am not going out in public that much. I have to see doctors due to health conditions but am afraid of going. Don’t want to be sick or die because too afraid to go to doctors office. Thankyou for the stories means alot

[IncognitoC]

I think it’s totally normal for anxiety sufferers to notice the symptoms getting worse with age. We tend to have more to worry about as we get older. I also find it difficult to make and attend appointments including doctors appointments. The fear of being told something that I don’t want to hear about my health, I can understand totally why you feel that way

[Swilly97]

I understand more than you know. I hope you're able to get the courage to go out more.

[gajh]

Welcome. I am glad you are here with people who understand. I have a very difficult time leaving the house. I am grateful to have someone to take me to my appointments. I have just gone on 2 walks outside by myself. It really takes baby steps. It isn't getting any easier. I am still just forcing myself. I hope it becomes easier with time. Other people here have said that it does get easier. Feel free to share your attempts and successes at going out. We are all here to support each other. It makes such a difference to have this support. I hope you find it helpful for you too. I wish you the best of luck.

[bonkers65]

I have a hard time going to Dr. app's too. I only go to the ones I have to. And I have to force myself to do that.

[bethelbee]

I totally understand! Am in my 60's and lately anxiety has gotten worse. Have been dealing with other health issues as well. Was just started on Buspar(was on it many years ago) along with the Ativan I already take. I only go out when I absolutely have to, feel like my world has gotten so much smaller. It's frustrating. I want to have a life again.....

[Weatherwoman]

Am Older & having a harder time in my life now. Mainly, the loss of my Sig. Other last Nov. The loss of the house. I am now homeless sleeping on relatives couches! I have more health problems. Had to move, to a different State, and have to find a new doctor. Scared Silly to go to a doctor as afraid that he/she will tell me something I don't want to hear. Need, though, to check my blood pressure (have high blood p. & taking meds.), need to check my blood sugars (have diabetes --on meds for that). Need general blood tests, etc. so I will need to see a doctor --just So Scared. The older we get, the more illness can creep up (not all, but too many). So, yes, it is scarier to be older & Have these fears --have suffered from anxiety since I was young, but have made a lot of progress over the years. Now, since All the losses, feel All Anxious, fearful, depressed. Prayers & Hugs!

[CLB1125]

Im 65 years old and as I’m getting older and have no responsibilities to care for anyone since my mom passed. It’s getting harder and harder to go out to appointments. It’s a vicious cycle of worrying about not going out and worrying about the anxiety it’s producing by not wanting to go out. I guess we have to keep making ourselves go out for our own self care. It’s hard but we are here to support each other.