I've been diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and moderate to severe depression, I'm on anti-depressants and I have benzodiazepines to control my frequent panic attacks.
Right now, getting through the day is the most difficult task to get through, be it during the week or even the weekend.
During my work days, I get probably between 6 to 8 panic attacks, some days more, some days less.
For me, the thought of getting something wrong is absolutely petrifying, and that's where it starts.
If this sounds like something that some people here are experiencing, you'll know how debilitating it is, and how destructive this feels.
I've recently started seeing a psychologist, and by far, it is one of the most helpful things to do.
Some people (and myself) rely on the medication to try and manage things like chemical imbalances in the brain, and it's important to realise that the medication, while it is helpful, is not the be-all and end-all.
If you can afford it, try and see a psychologist as well as a psychiatrist if you need to.
You owe it to yourself to take care of yourself, be kind and understanding to yourself.
Find someone to confide in, and speak about the issues you face, no matter what kind of issues.
You'll get through it.
(sorry for the bump, I just thought this is an important discussion)
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I've been diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and moderate to severe depression, I'm on anti-depressants and I have benzodiazepines to control my frequent panic attacks.
Right now, getting through the day is the most difficult task to get through, be it during the week or even the weekend.
During my work days, I get probably between 6 to 8 panic attacks, some days more, some days less.
For me, the thought of getting something wrong is absolutely petrifying, and that's where it starts.
If this sounds like something that some people here are experiencing, you'll know how debilitating it is, and how destructive this feels.
I've recently started seeing a psychologist, and by far, it is one of the most helpful things to do.
Some people (and myself) rely on the medication to try and manage things like chemical imbalances in the brain, and it's important to realise that the medication, while it is helpful, is not the be-all and end-all.
If you can afford it, try and see a psychologist as well as a psychiatrist if you need to.
You owe it to yourself to take care of yourself, be kind and understanding to yourself.
Find someone to confide in, and speak about the issues you face, no matter what kind of issues.
You'll get through it.
(sorry for the bump, I just thought this is an important discussion)