This anxiety won’t end!

[Overcomer13]

I’m at a loss. I have been dealing with crippling physical symptoms of anxiety for a year and a half now. I wake up every morning and it’s there, first thing. It doesn’t subside through the day, it’s just constant. I don’t know how to describe just how paralyzing these physical symptoms are. My psychiatrist told me (once again) yesterday that there was no quick fix and I had to be patient! It’s been a year and a half, how patient do I have to be?! She refused to give me any anxiety meds again, and said if it’s that debilitating, then go to the hospital. I was hospitalized three times last year, and the last time I was put on klonopin, which helped, but after getting out, my doctor said I couldn’t have that. I have two children, and want to enjoy them, but this anxiety has taken over my life. I don’t want to be alive feeling like this anymore. I don’t know what to do.

[Courtleyc]

I would try to find a new doctor. Your doctor is supposed to be doing/trying whatever might help you. Obviously she isn't listening to you. Try contacting the Dr that proscribed it to you and see if they can recommend someone else for you to see if they themselves can't see you.. You have to advocate for yourself... I know it's hard sometimes but she sounds really shitty to me.

[Overcomer13 in reply to Courtleyc]

Thank you for your reply. She just sat there straight faced while I broke down, and told me I had to be patient, or get a second opinion, or go to the hospital. She prescribed me an antipsychotic, that might help with the anxiety in a couple weeks. I contacted a new doctor and I’m waiting to hear back from them on whether or not they can take me. That appointment would be about 5 weeks away.

[nkotbjoeymc]

Wish Anxiety Would End As Well.

It’s So Uncomfortable.

[Overcomer13]

Thank you. Yes it is. Sometimes more than uncomfortable, especially when it has lasted for a year and a half straight.