Pol63

[Pol63]

Does anyone suffer from severe anxiety I'm so bad now and getting worse I rarely leave my house x

[tino1234]

hi yes I do suffer well I think I do I work 20 miles away and I am okish in work with my colleges but when I go home I am terrible I wont go out the house either but I do hobbies such as painting and playstation and watch box sets that helps me any way keep strong

[Pol63 in reply to tino1234]

Outwardly everyone thinks I'm ok but inwardly I'm a mess x

[february]

Dear Pol63, When I was clinically depressed, I had severe anxiety along with that. That was 20 years ago (long story) and I've taken an anti-depressant ever since. I still feel a bit anxcious at times (due to my ataxia, I thinkl), but it's manageable. For a short time I also took Xanax, as that's a drug specifically for anxiety, but have not taken that for years. My suggestion would be for you to seek some help with a reputable psychiatrist for your anxiety, as there is help available! I know anxiety is an awful way to feel and my heart goes out to you..., ;o)

[Pol63]

Thanx so much for replying I hate this feeling even amongst family and friends and appointments r the worst x

[Jenny789 in reply to Pol63]

I don't feel anxious but I have started to feel rather depressed at times. Is this the beginning? X

[Pol63 in reply to Jenny789]

Im sure not everyones the same Jenny I felt ok for years but since my eyesight as deteriated I am so fed up and find myself drinking too much even though I know its the wrong thing to do x

[Jenny789 in reply to Pol63]

I know what you mean. I stopped driving and miss it terribly - my independence , yoga ,going to gym. People who don't have Ataxia don't understand. They try to but can't. X

[HarryB Administrator]

Hi Pol63

I agree with the comments above. Please try and go to your GP about this as there are treatments available for anxiety.

Best wishes

Harriet

[Pol63 in reply to HarryB]

hi harriet my doctor said that anxiety pills r too addictive xx

[HarryB Administrator]

Hi Pol63

I do hope your doctor said more than that to you. Not all medications used to treat anxiety are addictive but I hope your GP will have assessed your situation as to whether you he/she thought you would benefit from these other medications. Of course, not all treatment is medication. Talking therapies, for example CBT can be very useful in the treatment of anxiety. Again, I hope your GP made his/her own assessment as to whether this would be helpful to you. You might find it helpful to look at the website 'Living Life to the Full' which is a self-help website and is based on basic CBT.

Best wishes

Harriet

[Pol63]

My anxiety is so bad I find appointments really difficult going anywhere is stressful to me I feel embarrassed thanx for listening love Paula xx