Treating serious anxiety without doctor

[mufastaa]

Hey everyone!

I am having a huge dilemma. I don't have health insurance and I am suffering pretty hard from what I'm calling crippling anxiety. I say this because I am at a point where I find it very hard to talk to anyone, go to work and its left me in this state of physical and emotional numbness. I had to take weeks off of work and will probably loose my job, which doesn't help because I need to save the money so I can see a therapist. Another problematic symptom I am having is this sort of druggy dream state I am constantly in. I don't do drugs but the people in my family do so idk if I'm just feeling their feelings (empath style) or if I am really going through something. Has anyone ever felt like this? What have you done to help yourself? I feel like I'm going crazy.

[Hidden]

Have you done anything yourself about this?

[mufastaa in reply to Hidden]

Yes I drink herbal teas that are supposed to help, I have friends I talk to, I do yoga. I even write a lot. I even try to be a really positive person, and I am. It just seems like it wont go away. i dont focus on it until its the only thing I feel ( or don't feel) I just want to know better ways I can help myself as I cant go to therapy yet. I feel helpless at times.

[Hidden in reply to mufastaa]

Do you go outside much?

[mufastaa in reply to Hidden]

unfourtunatly I dont because I work all day. but i just realised Im gonna take my little bro to the park now haha

[Hidden in reply to mufastaa]

Well there you are 😂

I wonder if gong outside more often would help you any?

[HelloPanda23]

Same here, I don't know if mine is as serious as yours but I've had terrible days of barely eating and constant panic due to fear of ALS. I've been having some leg pains recently and so I'm scared that may have something with ALS, even though I'm positive it doesn't.

[guynfl2chat]

Hello, Thank you for reaching out. First of all .. have you been seen by a doctor to make sure it is not something that might need attention. If it is anxiety, there are many ways to feel that you get control or manage it. I would recommend seeing a therapist and talking about the sensations. Accept them and understand its a way you deal with situations and stimulation. Then you may want to look into medication to better deal with this type of reactions. You are not crazy. Feelings and sensations can be scary and you need to probably manage and understand them.

[Want2BHappy3]

Do you live in the USA? If you do, you can go to the country ER. I had to retire early from my job because of my anxiety, so I know where your coming from. I'm living off my savings and SSI. I'm looking to move to someplace cheaper next year. I was hoping to work PT, I don't believe I'll be able to because of my anxiety? I'm having a BAD day, I had things to do, feeling so sick from my anxiety that I can't. Some FYI do yourself a favor and don't speak too much about this with family and friends they'll get tired of it Real Fast and will start to avoid you. So find a psychiatrist to prescribe you some medication. It feels like you're going Crazy, buy your not. This will be the hardest thing you ever have to overcome. Good Luck