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general anxiety?
| Thu, 09-07-2006 - 8:39am |
I have not written on this board before, but I have had a very stressful year so far and I am not sure if I should see about getting on medication or not, just looking for some advice. It started this past dec/jan both of my parents had some health problems I am only 28, my parents are pretty young, I guess it was like a reality check, my mom was in the hospital twice and now I worry about both of them non-stop, as well as worrying about my own health, but the thought of anything happening to them scares me so bad, because of my mom having so much happen to her she has been quite down lately and I worry so much and just want her to be happy, but she seems so sad a lot! If I think about everything I can very emotional and scared, I don't feel depressed, just overwelmed with worry and concern, my mom had a broken foot and a DVT in her leg and she gets very upset that she can't do everything she was used to doing, and the thought of taking meds every day for the rest of her life scare her and upset her too, I hate to see my parents stress so much, what is the best thing for me to do to help them and myself? sorry so long:)

During a time like you are going through, maybe you should consider seeing a doc and maybe even considering meds. It certainly can be helpful!
Hang in there! You are SOOOO not alone in the way you are feeling!
Hugs!
Laura
Hi there,
So glad you joined the board. It is great!
The first thing I might do is try to find a therapist that you can talk to. That might help. Also, you can try talking to your parents doctors to get information (with their permission of course) on their health. Your mom has had a life change, so I would think it would take a while for her to get used to her new life. You are so normal, and I would be worrying, too. If the worry is overtaking everything, then it is time for help. I have GAD, and it consumes me. I am on medication, and it does help if you find the right one.
Best of luck to you, and remember, you are not alone.
Jolie
Anytime. You sound like me. A worrier, and someone who cares, maybe, sometimes too much. You can always vent herre. It's good that you came to this board, because it allows you to feel human.
xo, Jolie
I would recommend a therapist first. Talking about your worries with someone might help. Then maybe talk to a psychiatrist about meds. Are your worries affecting your sleep?
Good luck
Jessica
Hi & welcome :)
Sheri Ann
I went to the yellow pages in my phone book & called therapists.
Sheri Ann