Anxiety disorder - OT
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| Wed, 12-23-2009 - 11:13am |
Well, I finally went and talked to a therapist offered by my employee assistance program. We spoke about where I am at in life and various factors. Long story short, he thinks I have textbook generalized anxiety, though not an extreme case. I kind of figured that I had it (I worry A LOT, I "fund flip" as Gal puts it a lot, I can't sleep because I worry so much, I need things done now now now). It really did impact my last relationship, and talking through with the therapist, I realized it has likely impacted several before. His suggestion is the lowest dose of a medication to see if it helps along with cognitive work.
I guess I just have always worried and never knew that most people DON'T worry as much as I do about everything. I wake up in a cold sweat wondering if there are going to be any unexpected bills that will throw me off track. The worst part is, I am no worse off then the majority of the population. Never had a late payment, great credit, great job etc etc.
Has anyone else here had to deal with this? Its just new to me and I'm not sure where to even start. *sigh*




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Be careful with medication. It has side effects.
Girl......everyone on this board has an anxiety disorder. Its called life. They didn't even have a name for it 10 years ago. Be very careful with the medication please.
I think it is absolute &^%$@ing ^%$# your therapist told you it was your fault your relationships didn't work out. OMG what an #$%!!!! I am angry right now!!
You are fine the way you are, better than fine and don't let any &^%$ head tell you other wise! Jeeezusssss!!
Have a Merry Christmas and relax. Still mad!!! Love ya
Karen
Hi Bex,
You are NOT alone!!
I went through the same thing, although a different illness. I was exhausted, tired all the time and I always just felt like everyone must be this tired and how do they make it through their day! I thought it was motherhood, it was breastfeeding, it was this, it was that. I was just normal, but then I found out I wasn't normal...I was hypothyroid and the normal population of the world was not as tired as I was. It felt nice to finally have an answer and the medication has helped. I can actually get through the day now without needing a nap or an extreme energy drink.
But it is scary to realize that you might have to be on medication for the rest of your life. Experiment with it and like Karen said...be careful and be aware.
Hey, if you go back and read or remember my postings from a years ago, BASKET CASE!
Norma
"Patience is the best remedy for every trouble"- Plautus
I have never had anxiety myself, but my DH has had it for years.
Hi Bex.
Kate
Bex-
I am not going to displute what a professional therapist says and at one time or another I have been diagnosed as depressed, anxious or even compulsive.
Sometimes I read mckeekitty's posts and think "I don't remember writing that, but I must have" because it sounds exactly like me.
Thanks for having my back, Robyn!
It is very easy to post on a message/support board personal feelings about depression/anxiety and medications.
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