Tell me about your anxiety...

[Pipkin]

Hello everyone,

I am currently undertaking a higher degree in the field of psychiatry (non-medical) and I’m working on a paper about how anxiety is viewed in relation to other illnesses and how sufferers view their anxiety. An important part is collecting information and experiences directly from anxiety sufferers and this is where I need you!

I have put together a survey which has only 10 main questions and takes an average of 10-15 minutes to complete. It may take longer if you choose to type in additional information which you think might be helpful to me (and I’ll be very grateful if you do). It is completely anonymous and you won’t be asked for any personal information that can identify you. No name, email address, just information about your anxiety. I do ask your age though…

Please click on the link below to start the survey and feel free to give me any feedback through this thread.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/629JVDH

Many thanks and take care

Pip x

[Serenitie]

Good for you Pip!

I'll happily complete this.

Wishing you every success in your studies :yesyes:

Cat x

[kittikat]

Me too Pip :yesyes:

I wish you all the best!! Kitti xx

[Pipkin]

Kitti/Cat (your names go well together!),

Many thanks - your input is much appreciated.

Pip xxx

[PanchoGoz]

I found that a rather enjoyable survery :D helped me clarify things for myself a bit.

[Pipkin]

Thanks Pancho - that's very kind and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

When I close the survey (after I've had enough responses to make it a true reflection), I'll post a link to the results so you can all see how you compare. Again, all anonymous.

Pip xxx

[little wren]

Done - it was actually quite therapeutic doing it lol!

Just read your post to pancho above - I wanted to ask if we could see the results. I am happy to be a participant for research which can broaden the understanding of anxiety disorders - all the best little wren x

[lizzie29]

Just done it. I thought it was rally interesting and as others have said, it was good for me to think about my issues like that.

Good luck with the study. Looking forward to seeing the results. X

[Pipkin]

Thanks Little Wren and Lizzie :D

What stars!!

Pip xxx

[nomorepanic]

Done for you now Pip

[sunshine1]

done.

[Pipkin]

Thanks Nic and Sunshine :winks:

Pip xxx

[Pipkin]

Hi all,

I'll keep giving you some headlines from the results that you might find interesting as they come through:

92% of respondents are currently taking antidepressants and 8% are having CBT.

Pip xxx

[PanchoGoz]

92% ??!!!!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!!!!?!??!?!???

[nomorepanic]

I am in the 8% not taking them lol

[panickyme]

I was glad to take the survey, hope this helps with your studies. Good luck. :)

[JaneC]

Done.

[Pipkin]

Thanks Panickyme and Jane :D

Pip xxx

[blue moon]

Sucks,but handling it well:D
Petra x

[pinkdove]

survey done pip, i found it quite theraputic too, good luck, what a great thing you ae doing i will follow it with great interest x

[Pipkin]

Thanks Pink :D

The latest results show that 79% of respondents are taking ADs and 84% agree that they are responsible for their own recovery.

Thanks to all who've taken part so far and feel free to forward the link to anyone you think might be interested.

Pip xx

[Pipkin]

I've had loads more responses - thanks all :D

Most respondents are 35 to 44 and the vast majority are female. Any more chaps up for completing it? Link below.

Pip

[Kells81]

Hiya, I have just done the survey. Let me know if you need any more help!

[skoosh1]

Just done the survey and I'm female & in that age group lol!!

[bernie1977]

Survey completed. Good luck with your studies

[CharlieM]

Nice one Pipkin.

Just done the survey. I will look out for the results with interest. :)

Charlie

[Pipkin]

Thanks Kells, Skoosh, Bernie and Charlie. You're all stars :yesyes:

Pip

[Bekzie]

completed your survey :) good luck

[Pipkin]

Thanks Bekzie :winks:

At the minute, anxiety has the greatest impact on relaxing, socialising and work, and 65% of respondents believe they will get better.

Pip xx

[Bekzie]

It is very interesting seeing some of the results :)

[mrsnobody]

Done surey good luck

[gypcyg]

Done it too!

[Pipkin]

Thanks Mrs and Gary :yahoo:

Pip

[potato11]

Done :)

[Pipkin]

Done :)

:flowers:

xx

[swgrl09]

Just took it, good luck with your education :)

[Pipkin]

Thanks Swgrl :D

Pip

[leenalou]

done and good luck x

[Pipkin]

Thanks Leenalou :winks:

Pip

[Pipkin]

Hi everyone,

Just been looking at the latest results and all respondents agree or strongly agree that their actions can help their recovery. That's very positive!

9 more respondents needed to meet my target... Much faster than I thought thanks to all of you :D

Pip

[Pipkin]

Roll up, roll up. Have you got 10 - 15 minutes to spare? Fancy jotting down a few thoughts about how anxiety affects you? Click on the link below and give it a go. Everyone's welcome!

6 more responses to hit my target...

Thanks

Pip

[venusbluejeans]

I did it last night Mr Pip sir :hugs:

[Pipkin]

I did it last night Mr Pip sir :hugs:

Emmz -was that before your glass of "coke"? :winks:

Thanks :D

Pip xxx

[Animalhugger]

Just filled out the survey :)

[Pipkin]

Thanks AH :winks:

2 more to go and I've hit my target :yahoo:

Pip x

[Pipkin]

Hit my target :yesyes:

Thanks for all your replies - you're all stars!

I'm leaving it open for a while so anyone who still wants to complete it can and your results will still be included.

Have a good bank holiday all

Pip