gwtitus
31-05-09, 19:05
I thought I should introduce myself. My name is Graham and I registered here over a year ago but in all that time i have posted very little. I have suffered with GAD and social anxiety for as long as i can remember and as I am now 48, that is a long time. In the last two years my symptoms and experiences have worsened significantly and as a result I have lost my job and the majority of my friends. I have great difficulty in meeting people both people i know and those i don't - can't use public transport and find any situation with people extremely stressful.
Unfortunately, my anxieties seem to extend to online situations as well and I find it so difficult to 'join in' as much as i would love too. It is taking me most of the day to send this but I am determined to do so.
I have had 2 courses of CBT which was has been successful to a degree and have been on several meds eg Citalopram and Lofepamine with mixed results and now I am just beginning with Velafaxine as I am still having a grim time with things.
Having a pretty bad day today - could be the introduction of the new meds - but anxiety is sky high - I want to go and enjoy the sun in my garden but can't bring myself to do it as my neighbours are out too - sounds daft doesn't it?
So making the most of my time indoors by writing this - so hello to you all and sorry for rambling on so much and thanks to the many people who have posted advice which I have taken in the past but been too nervous to reply and say 'thanks'
Graham
Unfortunately, my anxieties seem to extend to online situations as well and I find it so difficult to 'join in' as much as i would love too. It is taking me most of the day to send this but I am determined to do so.
I have had 2 courses of CBT which was has been successful to a degree and have been on several meds eg Citalopram and Lofepamine with mixed results and now I am just beginning with Velafaxine as I am still having a grim time with things.
Having a pretty bad day today - could be the introduction of the new meds - but anxiety is sky high - I want to go and enjoy the sun in my garden but can't bring myself to do it as my neighbours are out too - sounds daft doesn't it?
So making the most of my time indoors by writing this - so hello to you all and sorry for rambling on so much and thanks to the many people who have posted advice which I have taken in the past but been too nervous to reply and say 'thanks'
Graham