Anyone else have general and social anxiety? I'm 25 and had it all my life, but the social anxiety is quit extreme now. I've had CBT which didn't work and take escitalopram 10mg. My CBT therapist referred to secondary care for my anxiety. What does secondary care involve? he mentioned they have a lot more time to deal with your problems unlike primary care, that's all I know. My partner is basically my carer and I struggle to leave the house on my own, or if I do I'm just extremely self consious and feel everyone is laughing at me. Anyone get this? I also have Aspergers syndrome which was diagnosed in 2013 by NHS consultant Psychiatrist. My parents are support and understanding, but I wish I had more contact with people similar to me to share stories and encourage each other.
Hi Andrew
No you're not on your own, I have suffered with depression and anxiety for years, and am going through it again, it's crippling and a lot of people don't fully understand about it.
I had CBT quite a few years ago, and it did help, but am now waiting for a face to face appointment with the psychotherapist.
I take anti depressants and beta blockers and pregabalin to try and help, but it's so slow and social things, phew! Ican't even go there.
So I know exactly how you feel, even when you have friends and family and still feel so alone.
Its good that you have your partners support as my husband is my rock.
But remember that you are never alone, there's always someone willing to listen, and just let you know people suffering from the same thing are more understanding and willing to help with advice.
I'm sorry I couldn't answer your questions on secondary care etc.
But I wish you well, try and stay strong ☺
Hi,
I suffer with social anxiety.It's been there all my life
if I think about it,but I have managed with it.Till 2 years ago when some events happend in my life which affected me and I have colapsed.I started being afraid all the time especially around people,wasn't able to go out of the house for a while, then I have managed to get a litle bit better,I have had some hypnotherapy sessions...they helped a lot as the therapist was good and experienced,I didn't have the money to keep going and I said that I am feeling better anyway....but I don't think that was a good ideea.And 3 months ago,I don't know exactly why,I relapsed this time worse....for 3 months I wasn't able to do anything,I was always scared not to fall,I was scared,I don't know if scared,but petrified,I wasnt capable to concentrate on anything,couldn't go out or having a conversation even with my family,which by the way are very supportive.I have started taking citalopram,which helped,probably it tooked longer for me to come to normal a little bit if I was not to take them...Now I am better but,like you,still not going on shops,or by myself on the tube,still shaky around people,especially that I think because of the citalopram I am getting easilly tired...I don't know if we can talk in private share some thoughts...let me know how
Hi Maureen,
Thanks for replying to my thread sorry to hear you have struggled with anxiety/depression for years. Your right about a lot of people not understanding about it.
Its good you also have someone close to support and understand you as we all need someone like that.
I wish you all the best as well