New Member here..

[arnie335]

Hey guys. New here. Its finally nice to see that im not alone. My whole life, i thought it was "normal" to feel panicky, nervous, irritable, depressed and hopeless..

life synopsis..

24 years old
military veteran
Cancer Survivor (currently still under treatment)
Divorced parents (Lebanese and Dominican)
very wealthly family during my early years
not so wealthy after parents divorce (father in and out of jail)..

not sure if this has anything to do with my problems, but it may be a hint to what causes this..


My Dr. wont help me. He will NOT prescribe medication (wellbutrin did nothing for me) though he acknowledges that im "anxious and depressed"..

what do i do? Ive been using illegal drugs to "get away" from the world and society and I feel unless I say im Suicidal, he wont do anything for me.. yet the hopeless feeling again.

sorry to rant, but i have to get this off my chest and I need help to live a normal life.

Nice to meet you all..

[duddits]

Hi Arnie,

There is no need to be sorry about ranting, that's what this website is for. Where are you located geographically, if I may ask.

Also, welcome to the Anxiety Forum.

[arnie335]

Hi Arnie,

There is no need to be sorry about ranting, that's what this website is for. Where are you located geographically, if I may ask.

Also, welcome to the Anxiety Forum.

I'm in Southern California. I also forgot to mention that anxiety runs in my family.. My uncle, aunt and one of their children are on medication. My mother was prescribed Xanax but refuses to take them. Anyway, thanks for hearing me out. I'm also in the process of switching Dr's as my current Dr has told me to "Read a book" whenever I have an attack.. how the heck is that going to help?

Today at work I had an attack.. shaking, sweats, fast heartbeat, headache.. this happened when the Boss gave me numerous tasks to complete and a deadline.. mind you Im new here and If i ask too many questions, Im afraid to be labeled as ignorant or stupid.. how can I avoid this?

[MrRobin]

I agree with arnie. I always feel anxious and afraid myself. I don´t know why. Well, maybe I do but i rather not talk about it.

This month has been better though. I have a long way left to go. Good luck!