Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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sdwill 05/06/2008

I ended up leaving work at 1pm yesterday, broke down crying. I felt like an idoit. This morning I woke in a total anxiety attack. I went to the Dr. yesterday when I left work and she upped my Zoloft to 100mg. I called the crisis line this morning because I don't know what else to do. I HAVE to work. They told me to walk in at 8am and I can see a crisis worker, so that is what I am going to do and then maybe I can go to work. What do you guys think?

deleted_user 05/06/2008

Do it. It can't hurt, right?

milopants 05/06/2008

I definately think going to the crisis center is a good idea. Hope they can help, and it's not a bad thing if you have to take some time off from work if you can afford it. Let us know how your appointment goes.

soultosoul 05/06/2008

any positive support is useful.

deleted_user 05/06/2008

I think it's a great idea.

DogCrazy 05/06/2008

Yes definately go this opptment, it can only help you.
Im sorry your in such a horrid place love.
You might want to ask but i think you can actually get disabillity if you are not able to work due to mental health problems, its worth asking about.
Do you have any family tht can come down and stay with you a bit to hel out?.
If you can afford you can allways tell work your going on emergency leave due to a sick relative, they dont have to know the real reason, just while your zoloft kicks in and helps.
Could you possibly do any of your work from home?
Are you seeing a physcologist who can help you with CBT and stratagies to get through your anxiety provoking issues.
I hope this has helped a little.
Warmest Wishes and Good Luck To You Freind!

deleted_user 05/06/2008

I was in a similar situation not too long ago. I was having panic attacks in the morning and was then going to work while I still felt shaky and on the verge of tears. I ended up telling some of my co-workers that I thought would be supportive. It helped!

I know it's scary to think that you won't be able to support yourself and your family, but this WILL NOT last forever. Allow yourself to take the time you need to do what is best for you.

sdwill 05/12/2008

Hey, Guys,

I went to the appointment. It did not help me at all, made me worse actually. He just discussed things that had happened in the past and dredged up memories that I didn't need at this time. Anyway, I am following the Linden Method, which requires you not to discuss your anxiety, but divert you mind to other things in order to reprogram you mind. I am back at work today and feeling pretty good. Anyway, I am trying really hard to heal. When I am completely well, I will let you guys know. Maybe this method will help you as well.
Hugs,
Sandi

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