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Hi,
I am a 44 year old male living in North East London.
I find a lot of situations difficult: eating out, public transport, socialising etc. Worry about blushing, sweating, panicking, becoming anxious basically. These fears lead to my life being very small at the moment, work, home and seeing a few friends and family occasionally.
Feel lonely and isolated. I spend a lot of time home alone reading and watching films and telly.
I want to lead a normal life with a partner and children. Want to not worry all the bloomin time! Its so tiring and so boring!
I have achieved and done a lot of things in my life and want to again.
All help will be much appreciated. I think we need the help of others to change and achieve.
Best wishes to all...
Eamon
Hello Eamon
I too have just recently joined the site due to extreme health anxiety. I know exactly what you mean and agree with everything you say. I hope we can all help and support each other. Carole
Hi Eamon,
Reading through this site makes you realise that you are not alone which is very comforting.
Have you spoken to your doctor about how you feel? :hugs:
Hi Beksie,
I haven't really spoken in depth to my doctor about my problems. I did ask for some Valium to help me sometimes but he said it wasn't the answer. I go to a clinic and see different doctors but they don't really seem interested. I think they would just recommend medication which I don't want to take. Maybe I need a better doctor(s)?
Hi Eamon, in my experience I had to keep trying different doctor until I found one who listened to me. I was given medication but didn't take them, I am trying herbal/natural remedies which are working well for me, I am also waiting for CBT therapy which is meant to be very good, have you tried any therapy or counselling? :hugs:
Hi Beksie,
I have tried counselling. I saw a great woman when I was in my twenties and in the end stopped going because I felt I didn't have a problem anymore, I felt great.
But I started worrying again later. I went back to this woman but she didn't seem to be able to help me anymore.
Since then I have see a few counsellors, some good. I was in a group for a about four years which I loved but the woman running it died unfortunately. It was such a good group too, shame.
I recently saw a local counsellor and it was helping me but I couldn't afford to keep going. I may ask her if I can come once a month. She doesn't think its enough but it would be something.
Hi Eamon, If therapy helped you before it could again. It sounds like you have tried a lot of things so far so I would try and make your feelings clear to your doctor, tell them you don't really want medication, they may find you a new group or counselor to try :hugs:
Hi Beksie,
Thanks. Yes I may speak to the doctor about getting free counselling. I have been told that it is possible on the NHS.
I must/will do something!!!!!!!
Glad to have you with us Eamon.
I've found a great deal of support and guidance since I've been here.
I'm sure you will too.
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