mothermac
26-08-08, 19:09
I have been recently referred to my doctors inhouse counselling service because of my anxiety and panic symptoms.This was at the beginning of May and now it's August and I am still waiting.I have phoned her 4 times and she just says I am on the list and will have to wait but the anxiety is getting worse-much worse and it has spiralled into insomnia as well.
I feel frightened and unhappy about it and when I come on here and read about all members who are having counselling that is helping them and cbt therapy etc it just compounds the worry.I am glad that folk are getting help but I feel as though I am at sea without a paddle and floundering on my own.My husband is getting sick of my moods and anxiety issues because I am trying to cope without any help and I am not winning the game.I am sorry to moan in this thread but I thought I would have a programme to follow by now and I haven't and the panic is winning.I go to bed on a night and the thoughts in my head keep me awake as I am worried about a lot of things.I have enquired about private treatment with a pyschotherapist but it is 45/50 pounds an hour and I just can't afford it.I wish I could counsel myself as deep down I know why I have anxiety but I just need a shoulder to cry on I think.
I feel frightened and unhappy about it and when I come on here and read about all members who are having counselling that is helping them and cbt therapy etc it just compounds the worry.I am glad that folk are getting help but I feel as though I am at sea without a paddle and floundering on my own.My husband is getting sick of my moods and anxiety issues because I am trying to cope without any help and I am not winning the game.I am sorry to moan in this thread but I thought I would have a programme to follow by now and I haven't and the panic is winning.I go to bed on a night and the thoughts in my head keep me awake as I am worried about a lot of things.I have enquired about private treatment with a pyschotherapist but it is 45/50 pounds an hour and I just can't afford it.I wish I could counsel myself as deep down I know why I have anxiety but I just need a shoulder to cry on I think.