nic44
19-03-09, 18:09
Hi Ive just found this site and I cant believe there are people that feel exactly the same as me!!
Im 32 and have just been advised by my doctor that I have anxiety disorder. I think Ive had it for years but people just laughed and thought I was someone who overreacted, and I just went along with it. Since Ive had children (6years ago) Ive got so much worse. Its generally about (mainly mine and my kids) health but also I panick about things like driving (havent let it stop me yet though). Things have come to a head now as on two occassions in the last 6 months I have convinced myself my aches and pains are breast cancer or a chest tumour. My doctor has been really sympathetic. She has prescribed anxiety medication this week but it just made me feel sick and have headaches. So today she is referring me to counselling at the surgery and CBT. These past few weeks have been horrendous, Ive had panic attacks, shaking and crying...etc
I feel kinda relieved that my doctor has seen something is wrong, even if it is in my head. I found this site whilst searching for a local yoga class, am gonna try anything to learn to relax. Am also hoping to have an indian head massage this weekend too, to try and help clear these headaches.
Well enough about me. Looking forward to chatting and getting some tips...
Im 32 and have just been advised by my doctor that I have anxiety disorder. I think Ive had it for years but people just laughed and thought I was someone who overreacted, and I just went along with it. Since Ive had children (6years ago) Ive got so much worse. Its generally about (mainly mine and my kids) health but also I panick about things like driving (havent let it stop me yet though). Things have come to a head now as on two occassions in the last 6 months I have convinced myself my aches and pains are breast cancer or a chest tumour. My doctor has been really sympathetic. She has prescribed anxiety medication this week but it just made me feel sick and have headaches. So today she is referring me to counselling at the surgery and CBT. These past few weeks have been horrendous, Ive had panic attacks, shaking and crying...etc
I feel kinda relieved that my doctor has seen something is wrong, even if it is in my head. I found this site whilst searching for a local yoga class, am gonna try anything to learn to relax. Am also hoping to have an indian head massage this weekend too, to try and help clear these headaches.
Well enough about me. Looking forward to chatting and getting some tips...