Topic: Hi

Hi all, I'm new here but I've often ended up viewing the forums when I start googling things about my anxiety. I've had anxiety and depression and some other mental health stuff for the past 12 years. lately I'm really struggling with my health anxiety. I saw my doctor who confirmed that my symptoms are anxiety but I'm struggling to believe him. The symptoms are really distressing me :( I feel like it's hard to focus on getting on with my life so everything ends up at a standstill while I'm anxious. I haven't worked a "normal" job since my anxiety started due to this. Anyway, I'll stop rambling, it'll be nice to connect with others who understand!

Hi Jungle Julia I am sorry you have bad anxiety to.I have had it for years to the point I feel totally sick.I have tried medication but can' be on them for other medical reasons.I find it is just a matter of living with it as well as my depression which is really severe at the moment.Getting into a daily routine does help for me and not having to do something completely new which can really trigger it.

Tale care,

Mark.

Thanks Mark :)

Yes I've also tried medication but it didn't work for me. Antidepressants actually made my symptoms a lot worse.

Sorry to hear your depression is bad at the moment. Mine tends to come in waves, anxiety, then depression, then back to anxiety. I spent a fair bit of today in bed because I couldn't motivate myself to do anything.

It really sucks. Nice to meet you though :)

I'm seeing a psychologist at the moment. He is really great, it's made a huge difference to be able to talk to someone who understands.

New things definitely mess with me too. Unfortunately I'm in the process of moving to a new place where I won't be nearby to my 'safety nets' (I financially have to make this move though, it's not optional). I'm also working for myself and things are quite busy at the moment. So I'm feeling a lot of pressure. I just want to curl up and disappear. I hate sounding so negative though, when I hear myself complaining I end up feeling annoyed and guilty!

Wow, I'm also moving regional from the city. I am worried about the isolation but its just so much more affordable. I also get the DSP (I only do a little part time work at home myself, not enough to effect DSP, even that is stressful for me but i'm hoping to improve and build the business).

A lot of the psychs are doing Telehealth now, I am hoping to continue with mine after moving if it continues to be available. It must be hard caring for kids while also handling your own mental health, you should be proud of managing that.

Hi JungleJulia, welcome. You're not rambling at all, and even if you are, that's ok too, because that's what the forums are for. We're here for you.

A cat came with the house! That's so cool! Pets are a great distraction and support.

Yeah I get panic attacks while driving these days. I used to be ok but the last 6 months or so it's gotten so bad. I panic if I get a red light. It's pretty unavoidable so I pretty much don't drive any more :(

Hi Julia yes when bought the house their was a stray cat hanging around starving so I adopted it.

I can understand about the panic attacks while driving.I really am so grateful to get out of the city and on these quiet country roads but unfortunately I have to take the kids into the city for appointments.It might be worth trying driving around the quieter streets if you have some around you and just avoid the bigger towns.

Tale care,

Mark.