ch3ll3
29-06-12, 23:41
Hi everyone, I'm a newbie here, nice to meet you all! :)
Firstly I should probably tell you a bit about myself... I am a very fortunate 25 year old with an amazing boyfriend of 7 years and the most beautiful dog, I have a lovely family, a great job, nice house... I have a good life and should be happy... yet my life is dominated by anxiety.
I was diagnosed with anxiety about 4 years ago and I obsessively worry about what seems like everything... my family, my relationship, my health, my past, I get intrusive thoughts, I analyze everything I do and I Google... a lot! (I know.. *slaps wrist*).
Basically in a nutshell I'm a bit of an anxious mess :blush:
Everyday I seem to worry about something but today I reached breaking point when I started doubting my relationship for no reason at all. I love my boyfriend with all my heart so these thoughts, understandably have crushed me and I'm petrified I'll do something I'll regret forever. So after this and 4 years of worrying, I've accepted it's time to do something about it!
Miraculously I have lasted the last 4 years without any treatment. I was given some reading material by my GP 4 years ago which he called 'cognitive behavioral therapy' :huh: and I've tried to treat and deal with it myself. But today's episode has finally made me realise that I might need a bit more help and I'm considering going to my doctor to discuss my options with regards to medication.
Now my problem with this.. and I think one of the reasons it's taken me this long, is that I've never been good with medication of any sort. I avoid it at all costs and will always look for an alternative, natural remedy... I have to be in absolute agony before I'll even agree to take pain relief! :wacko: So this is kind of a big step for me..
Now that I've come to terms with the fact I may need medication, I'm feeling concerned about the side effects. I'm worried that medication will change me as a person, will have side effects or make things worse and I'm worried I'll be on medication for the rest of my life.
So for those of you who have taken this step, I was wondering if you would mind sharing your experiences?
What was life like before and after receiving treatment?
What worked for you?
Or if you think I may benefit from alternative treatments I'd love to know your thoughts.
Thanks in advance and sorry for the long essay! :)
Firstly I should probably tell you a bit about myself... I am a very fortunate 25 year old with an amazing boyfriend of 7 years and the most beautiful dog, I have a lovely family, a great job, nice house... I have a good life and should be happy... yet my life is dominated by anxiety.
I was diagnosed with anxiety about 4 years ago and I obsessively worry about what seems like everything... my family, my relationship, my health, my past, I get intrusive thoughts, I analyze everything I do and I Google... a lot! (I know.. *slaps wrist*).
Basically in a nutshell I'm a bit of an anxious mess :blush:
Everyday I seem to worry about something but today I reached breaking point when I started doubting my relationship for no reason at all. I love my boyfriend with all my heart so these thoughts, understandably have crushed me and I'm petrified I'll do something I'll regret forever. So after this and 4 years of worrying, I've accepted it's time to do something about it!
Miraculously I have lasted the last 4 years without any treatment. I was given some reading material by my GP 4 years ago which he called 'cognitive behavioral therapy' :huh: and I've tried to treat and deal with it myself. But today's episode has finally made me realise that I might need a bit more help and I'm considering going to my doctor to discuss my options with regards to medication.
Now my problem with this.. and I think one of the reasons it's taken me this long, is that I've never been good with medication of any sort. I avoid it at all costs and will always look for an alternative, natural remedy... I have to be in absolute agony before I'll even agree to take pain relief! :wacko: So this is kind of a big step for me..
Now that I've come to terms with the fact I may need medication, I'm feeling concerned about the side effects. I'm worried that medication will change me as a person, will have side effects or make things worse and I'm worried I'll be on medication for the rest of my life.
So for those of you who have taken this step, I was wondering if you would mind sharing your experiences?
What was life like before and after receiving treatment?
What worked for you?
Or if you think I may benefit from alternative treatments I'd love to know your thoughts.
Thanks in advance and sorry for the long essay! :)