I've seen my GP before about anxiety and feel if I go again I'll just annoy her. Its to the point where my worrying / anxiety is leading me to want to self harm again. I'm crying before leaving the house because I hate how I look and its now starting to have an effect on my relationship with my boyfriend. Sex is becoming stresful rather than a stress reliever and I'm worried I'll push him away. How did any of you pluck up the courage to see your GP?
Hello there
Sorry to hear you are getting so worried about seeing the doctor. Of course you won't be bothering your doctor anxiety is a legitimate health concern and anxiety and depression are a big part of their workload around 40% i think. Why don't you see if you can have a phone appointment with the doctor? Or ask your boyfriend to go with you?
Why are you worried about how you look?
Have you discussed things honestly with your boyfriend?
Take care honey and don't be so hard on yourself.
Hello Repeat
Firstly, a BIG No No to self-harm and self destructive thoughts. What good will these do? Just make matters worse. Your GP should not be annoyed.....so get along there as quickly as possible and be open and honest. You have a boyfriend which is GOOD. You say you worry about how you look...don't we all at some time or other. You seem to be having a bad patch, which can be sorted with the right help. Good Luck!
Hi,
it's easy...firstly go on the patient.info website and do the tests to see what category you fit in (type of anxiety). Make a note of the scores received. Then make an appointment with your gp and explain what you did and the scores you received. If the scores are more than half way ( once you do the tests you will know what I mean) the gp should recommend you to a psychiatric clinic within the county you live in. They will contact you and you will have an telephone assessment (similar to the online tests - maybe a bit more detailed) and according to that assessment they will suggest the support you need to get back on track.
good luck and be as honest as possible in your answers to get the best support.
you are very young and you must be able to manage your anxiety before you have a family...if you want one...
I know that feeling. My advice would be to seek help from your boyfriend and let him embrace these issues with you so you can deal with it together, as a unit. Maybe he can go the GP with you? If you're not comfortable with your doctor you can always request a change; alternatively you could ask to be referred to cognitive therapy where you may receive more understanding re. your problems.