Short introduction

[OWelles]

Hello. I'm J. I have had issues with anxiety for a couple of years, but they were mostly short and not that frequent. After a serious episode in May/June I took the time to figure out what was going on and I had to admit that it was more than just a bit of stress. I think my perfectionist nature and the fact that I have a job where I have a lot of stress and responsibility, means that I'm more vulnerable to anxiety and worst case scenario thinking. Especially since it's hard for me to find a positive way to deal with it (not just ignore it or delve into escapism)

I did visit the doctor, but she immediately prescribed antidepressants and I want to battle this thing on my own and accept it's a part of me. I also had two sessions with a psychologist. I don't know how active this forum is, but I hope to be able to chat or share experience with other people with anxiety.

[salvator here]

Hello and welcome.

You could explain this to your psychologist that you're hesitant about meds.

This forum isn't very active anymore so may have to be patient.

Take good care :)

[OWelles]

Hello and welcome.

You could explain this to your psychologist that you're hesitant about meds.

This forum isn't very active anymore so may have to be patient.

Take good care :)

Thank you for your answer. I did tell her and she supported me. It was the doctor who prescribed the meds. I'm still happy I did, though the catastrophising does appear and makes the anxiety come back quite a lot. I'm telling myself to take things step by step and be patient. It's the only thing I can do.