I have a sister, who has also suffered from depression and anxiety and who is also in the middle of getting her psychology degree.
I've recently been diagnosed with anxiety, therefore everything has become haywire for me.
I get over emotional/over sensitive easily. My sister would try and tease and joke around with me to lighten the mood, however it makes me feel worse. I'm not usually someone who can take jokes, but I understand a joke is a joke three or four times. If it's constant, it's annoying and honestly all of a sudden I burst into tears.
I burst into tears and I begin to shake even though my mind tells me it's a stupid, petty thing to get emotional about.
Whilst I am crying, I get called a drama queen that I get emotional over these things. Or that I can't blame my anxiety for baby-ing out in a situation like this. When I tell my sister that I cannot control the way I act and the way I feel, a few more remarks are added.
I feel like I'm going crazy, I can't stop myself from getting over-emotional. But I would think someone who is blood related and also knows the different ways the brain should at least comfort me in a way.
I have no idea who to talk to and just wanted to know anyone elses view.
Hi Rebecca...sounds like it is time to see a "certified" psychologist and be taken seriously. You definetly sound like you also have a touch of depression...I'm sorry.
Your sister is in the MIDDLE of getting her psychology degree. At that stage, many lovely people think they know it all, but they are only half way. Rebecca, I was a counselor for more that 40 years and knew many psychologists, some occasionally as my clients. Trust me when I tell you that neither I nor they understood anxiety. No one really can until they have actually been there, Including me. When I got hit with this I realized I never had the least clue what this horror was.
Try to forgive your sister....she doesn't know better. I didn't know better...but I do now...the hard way. Get yourself to someone who can help. I would suggest a doctor who has worked with anxiety, or one who at least recognizes it, or to a psychiatrist. They are not only more widely trained, but can prescribe an anti anxiety med if needed.
One of the reasons so many medical people don't "get" anxiety is that the symptoms are so bizaare and varied. They often zero in on one of the symptoms and prescribe for the wrong thing.
My doctor doesn't get anxiety disorder, but thank god he recognized an anxiety attack when he saw one, and responded by putting me on an anti anxiety med that calmed me enough to be able to think clearly again, and seek ways I could understand this problem, and learn ways to help myself. I found that here. This forum is one in which we ALL "get" it. We have all been where you are, and we are here for you now, dear Rebecca. I will look forward to your reply.
