Anxiety about getting help

[Neasy]

I have two appointment's for next week. One with a therapist and one with a PA. I have suffered from sever depression in the past- and I thought I was depressed for the past year and a half- but it wasn't quite the same. After a few panic attacks and reading up on anxiety-I am sure that's what I am suffering from. Speaking to the therapist she recommended the PA for medication- which I want but how do I ask without sounding like a drug seeker. I'm having anxiety about going now in fear I wont get any help. The anxiety and panic attacks come more about having anxiety about the anxiety. If that makes sense. Simple life complications-I just fall apart and can not handle it.

[gypsylee]

Hi and welcome :)

One of the scariest things for us anxious types is just admitting we need help. Yesterday I needed one of my benzo scripts a day early and I went through this huge anxiety attack over asking my psych to change the date on the script. He was totally cool about it and even joked "can't you just have a few shots of tequila?" so the anxiety was over nothing really. I'm 43 and was diagnosed with Major Depression when I was 19, and I STILL suffer horribly with anxiety. But so often I do things and then wonder why on earth I was so scared.

[Anne1221]

I do that all the time. I look back at something I was so worried about and wonder why on earth I saw that as such a big deal at the time. I even say to myself, "Why was I worried about that?"

[Neasy]

Thanks. I just want to feel calm and not so overwhelmed. My job has been terrible anxiety- but I am moving my desk to a very private area this week. Although it's wonderful I'm not sure of it's going to help me not wanting to be around people anymore. At least the people at work there all miserable and complaining all the time- it's exhausting.

The feeling of knowing I am not depressed has helped me though.

[littlestarsmum]

Welcome aboard, friend!
I’m sorry to hear about your struggles. I know it’s not easy to go through depression. It’s a very complex issue that deserves personal and in-depth attention. It’s good you’re seeking help. I just said a prayer for you, and I hope that God will provide the strength, comfort, and help you need at this time. Please know that you can always share your heart out here and you don’t need to carry your burdens alone. Sending prayers & wishing you well!

[Tiger221]

Hi im new to all of this... but i have been feeling anxious all of the time and had a few panic attacks while at school i was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to tell people how i am feeling thanks.