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Posted by pashmena on October 3, 2005, at 22:29:04
in the past couple months i have been diagnosed with having an anxiety disorder. I am so afraid that it will never go away and i will never lead a normal life again. I am only 21! i am so scared.
Posted by Deneb on October 3, 2005, at 23:05:20
In reply to anxiety disorder??, posted by pashmena on October 3, 2005, at 22:29:04
Hello pashmena and welcome to Psych-Babble!
Many people here can relate with the problems you have with anxiety, including me. I have pretty bad social anxiety at times.
The good thing is that anxiety disorders are highly treatable. Cognitive behavioural therapy and medications like SSRIs can be very helpful in treating anxiety disorders.
Are you seeing a therapist or taking any medications for your anxiety?
Deneb
Posted by dominique on October 4, 2005, at 16:47:20
In reply to anxiety disorder??, posted by pashmena on October 3, 2005, at 22:29:04
> in the past couple months i have been diagnosed with having an anxiety disorder. I am so afraid that it will never go away and i will never lead a normal life again. I am only 21! i am so scared.
Pash,
Don't stress out about this issue, it will only make matters worse. I'm sure if you've been diagnosed by a doctor he/she has prescribed you some meds. If so, try them, give them about a month for your body to adjust. If not, then consult your doc about another treatment or med. Most of the people that I've read about on here are on some form of medication for anxiety & depression. You'll be fine... Just keep in touch with the group for daily interactions and answers to your questions.
Dom
Posted by Phillipa on October 4, 2005, at 19:26:02
In reply to Re: anxiety disorder??, posted by dominique on October 4, 2005, at 16:47:20
You might consider going to the meds board. A lot of good information is available there. Good luck to you and I hope you're successful in finding a tx just for you. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by lynn970 on October 4, 2005, at 20:12:13
In reply to anxiety disorder??, posted by pashmena on October 3, 2005, at 22:29:04
I am sorry that you are going through this. I am on medicine because of anxiety as well. When you find the right medicine, things are fine.
People tell me that therapy works well for generalized anxiety disorder.
I hope everthing works out.
I was 22 when I had my first bout of anxiety. I lived in hell for 2 years until I got on medicine. I am now 34.
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