giddysphinx
24-04-21, 13:06
Good afternoon
i'm Az from the UK. First time joining a community like this and i'm looking for help on my anxiety disorder which has ruined my life for the last 6 years.
Now i'm not sure if this is agoraphobia or travel anxiety. In summary I suffer with cfs/me which limits me on how much I can do in a day due to extreme fatigue. I was a reasonably health man before diagnosis 5 years ago. This lead to anxiety and mild depression. I can function reasonably well but I suffer with intrusive/racing thoughts. The reason I haven't travelled to another country in so many years is I believe due to fear of uncertainty or unfamiliarity - thats what my therapist said. Add in cfs/me and the fear of not being able to get to a safe place (normally my home) and it's a perfect recipe for GAD. I'm seeking help on this matter and how to overcome this as it's the only thing stopping me from living my life.
Thanks
i'm Az from the UK. First time joining a community like this and i'm looking for help on my anxiety disorder which has ruined my life for the last 6 years.
Now i'm not sure if this is agoraphobia or travel anxiety. In summary I suffer with cfs/me which limits me on how much I can do in a day due to extreme fatigue. I was a reasonably health man before diagnosis 5 years ago. This lead to anxiety and mild depression. I can function reasonably well but I suffer with intrusive/racing thoughts. The reason I haven't travelled to another country in so many years is I believe due to fear of uncertainty or unfamiliarity - thats what my therapist said. Add in cfs/me and the fear of not being able to get to a safe place (normally my home) and it's a perfect recipe for GAD. I'm seeking help on this matter and how to overcome this as it's the only thing stopping me from living my life.
Thanks