My doctor told me that i can become a pschyco or mentally ill if I dont treat my anxiety???

[Amytat]

Not what you tell your patients but I told her I'm feeling like I'm going crazy can i become mentally I'll she said yes. :((

[Mindfulnessxo]

I hope they didn’t tell you that you can become psychotic that’s horrible treatment... but yes it can affect us mentally! I always fear the worst like being put in a Psychiatric Hospital or something... but treat it if you have really bad anxiety like general anxiety or Panic disorder if u have mild anxiety you can treat it with meditations and mindfulness therapy. I take Xanax because I suffer from Panic Disorder I took to long to treat it and now I get paranoid and Panicky for everything!!!! Not a good life style 😥😓

[jaderbug]

having anxiety is a mental disorder, so yes, technically you are mentally “ill”. you will become psycho or crazy, you will have those fears, but those fears are a symptom of anxiety. if you feel as if you’re worried about that, point out your 5 sense; what you can hear, feel, taste in your mouth, and smell. then focus on your breathing. remind yourself that anxiety is not dangerous, and it is not a psychotic disorder, you will not become crazy, but it’s more than normal to have those fears. don’t worry, just focus on positive self-talk and a road to recovery ❤️ wish you luck.

[jaderbug in reply to jaderbug]

i meant you will not become psycho or crazy*