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| Sun, 02-18-2007 - 5:42pm |
I have been having real bad anixiety, I can't sleep,or I sleep for days and I don't get out of my PJs.I am constantly worrying over everything. I just want to go into "my world" and stay there. I talked to my friend a little about what is going but I feel so alone and I don't know what to do (not like me at all) I usually have a "plan" and work the "plan". They say I should go see a T but I don't know the last time I went he made me feel worse than when I was just in my little depressed world and I swore I would never go back. I have gotten so good at just letting pepole see what I want them to see, I never let them see the "monster" that lives inside of me but now with me spinning all the time, I am afraid that I losing control of it.I just want to get back to were I was "OK" or something that resembles OK. I just don't know how.
Thanks for listening and any advice is appreciated.

That's a shame you feel as you do. I have been anxious & depressed to the point where I didn't get out of bed or out of my pj's. I can assure you that there is help. There is hope. However, you will need to give yourself a push to get to that help.
First, I would see the doctor. It is possible that you have a medical problem that is contributing to how you feel. Nothing major & all fixable, such as anemia or low blood sugar, etc. If the dr. agrees that it is anxiety/depression, A *plan* can be developed for you. Antidepressants are commonly prescribed & are successful. Therapy works, but you need to find someone who is skilled in dealing with how you're feeling & you should *click* with that person. Your dr. should be able to get you the referral you need.
You can begin your own *plan* & start your recovery today. Using the small step method, you can push yourself into taking a shower & putting on street clothes. Tomorrow, you can do the same & add a short walk to your routine. Each day add a couple activities such as phoning a friend or family member. Cleaning one room in your home. Doing a load of laundry. Going to the library or to have coffee with a friend.
Think positively. When negative thoughts try to bring you down, write down 20 accomplishments you have made in your life. This will take time, but we'll be here to support you in regaining your life. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
Jan gave you the best advice NUMBER ONE SEE A DOCTOR!!
This is not like you is what you said sooooo FIND OUT WHY!!!
Take care and let us know! Judy
Hi There!
I am posting to say that I completely agree with Jan. There are many avenues you can take to feel better. Your doctor is a great place to start. I have talked to many therapists and only "clicked" and accepted care from three. It is just a matter of finding someone who works with your personality and goals.
You can get lots of advice and support from here. Welcome!!
:)Laura
ITA with Jan.
Sheri Ann
I have ADD so I have always been a little wounded up and have had to deal with it very aggressively to keep on track but this is a totally different feeling. I get up ever morning praying “today is going to be better” and it’s been a long time since today actually was better than yesterday. I just feel like I am spinning around chasing my tail, in a deep hole and I don’t know the way out.
After my bad experiences I have to be dragged to the Dr. even when I am sick enough to go. I really don't know my Dr. that well probably seen her once in the last 2yrs and that was for a broken bone. So I mention to my friend your advice and she was telling me how to get around the whole going to the Dr. thing and how to set an appt. with the T. She made me promise I would at least go once to the T she recommended. I don’t know though it makes me very nervous about going and I haven’t even made the appointment yet.
I can understand your reluctance, but understand that each therapist is very different, has different views, different treatment techniques, etc...
Sheri Ann