Hello Everyone.

[Cadence02]

Hello,

Firstly, I'd like to say a big thanks to these forums, Its Reassuring to see that im not the only person with severe Anxiety.

Abit about myself, Im mike, Im 18, Currently unemployed (Was employed for 7 months, After completing 2 college courses, And well, It went down hill after this), I've suffered Anxiety (way beyond a normal level for about 4 years now) 2 years ago i started having panic attacks when leaving my house (Extremely scarey at the time as i dident know what was wrong with me), However these eased as i started to get my life on track, But i've never ever recovered, And i've recently been to the doctors to hopefully get some help with my problem, Because it is destroying my life beyond belief, Its getting worser by the day, I havent been out properly in over a week, I Cannot bring my self to go into town with my friends anymore, Im scared of stepping out of my front door, And im also in a position where i've been signed off jobseekers allowence because i couldent bring myself to go into the jobcenter, And i havent worked for a few months, Because getting a new job just simply makes me become extremly anxious, When im out talking to someone, I'll feel asif im getting embarrased (My face will feel like its going red so to say), And i cant look people in the eye, My doctor has signed me onto some one on one counciling, However if i feel anyworse at the start of next week, Then i'll be going on some strong anti depressants, And if that fails,Then i dont know, I also suffer extreme anger at people who do the slightest thing to annoy me (recently i broke my hand because someone said something to me that was quite personal, So i hit a wall as hard as i could, Instead of hitting the person i guess.

Sorry about the length of this post, I just want to know if theres anyone whos suffers the same as i do ? i think it might help talking to people who are in the same position, Instead of speaking to people who have never suffered from severe anxiety disorder, or anything Anxiety based.

Thanks :)

Kindest Regards.

Michael.

[palow]

Don't take drugs unless you have bipolar disorder or some serious chemical imbalance in your brain. Can you ask your doctor to check you out for thyroid disorder or nutritional deficiencies? If all you have is anxiety disorder, you can be easily cured.

Does the healthcare in your country cover cognitive behavioural therapy? This is what you need to get over anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorder is just a behavioural problem. You're not mentally or physically ill.

If you can't afford CBT, buy one of those anxiety treatment programmes off the internet. They are also based on CBT. Panic Away might be too basic. You sound like you have a fairly serious case of anxiety. Linden Method is more structured and comes with telephone support with certified counsellors. I went through Linden with good success.

If you don't have the money for that, at least try reading books by Claire Weekes at the library and make up your own programme.

Good luck

PL