that is exactly how I feel.

I feel this way all the time, even during good periods when the anxiety is somewhat under control. I feel like the fear is always there, and my attempts to deal with it fail to some degree or another. I want to learn to master it, even if it doesn't completely go away, without needing pills just to function (poorly). I feel you.

Fear of the unknown maybe?
Afraid of change?
We are here for you
Hugs GB

You're not alone. I feel the same. I'm determined to find an answer to my anxiety. I am currently using Zoloft and Adivan, and will begin cognitive therapy next week. I have also been trying acupuncture and meditation, but am still fairly new to it so the results are not really showing themselves yet. Best of luck to you. Please keep us posted.

I think often doctors see anxiety as a purely emotional thing but it can be physical. The tests needed to determine if anxiety is a symptom of a physical problem are not done during a regular physical.

It could be hormonal or it could be a vitamin deficiency. Thyroid issues can also cause anxiety.

For me it was a mutation in the MTHFR gene which is an inexpensive genetic test. I had anxiety for over 40 years and saw countless doctors and no one thought to test for it. But a new doctor I saw knew to check.

The gene mutation means I can't convert the folic acid in food into usable folate. Sounds like such a simple thing but that was the key. Now I take a special sort of folate that is really inexpensive but since I started taking it (and avoiding folic acid) I have not have any anxiety at all.

It's really common - 20 - 35% of the population.

Low B12 levels (under 500) can also cause all sorts of mental health symptoms.

Thanks guys - its good to feel im not the only one...


I have been taking a lot of different vitamins but nothing has worked so far...interesting info reed thank you. I will look into it.

so many meds I just can't take. what has worked for me (somewhat) is 5HTP, over the counter at bedtime.

Counsellor suggested looking my fear of my car breaking down and asking...really what is the % chance that could happen. probably one in 5000, so why am i worrying...basically replacing a fear with positive thinking. If i figure all the years I've driven, x 5 days a week x start ups at different places, I sure do worry for nothing. How can I re direct that?


Also said people with anxiety are really very creative. How many of these things actually happen. think we should be writers!!