Help needed please.....

[Desprate Dan]

Hi i am going away to Africa shortly with some people i know, but they are not close friends, my close friend dropped out, and i felt so terribly frightened and alone..

None of these people know that i suffer with (GAD) Anxiety and Panic, and i am working myself up into such a state thinking what will they think of me will they see that something isn't right with me ???

I have been suffering panic and anxiety constantly latley, i feek sick to the stomache and upset because it really should be something i am looking forward to but i am terrified, i felt like dropping out but i know that would just be running away from the problem...

I cant sleep thinking about it (WHAT IF) i break down have a panic attack infront of others...

Do you think i should go speak to my GP ??? I am on 20mg Citalopram and have been since April but they dont seem to be helping or maybe they are and i would be a jibbering wreck if i wasnt taking them i am so confused......AAAHHHH

I hate this feeling.

Please help me

Dan

[Alisonj]

I would talk to your doctor for sure and let him know what is going on and hopefully he can give you something that will allow you to take the trip

[Desprate Dan]

Thanks Alison,

The problem i have is i always think i am being a burden to the GP, even though through my life i have rarely used the service until just lately, but i feel i need help as i think i am going to breakdown..

A friend said i should not feel guilty as i have worked hard and paid my taxes, so i have every right to see a GP.. which made me feel better.

I am going to go first thing next week and tell the receptionist i need to be seen, as the only appointment they could give me was in 2 and a half weeks time...

I think its a case who shouts loudest gets seen first... This is not me at all, but i feel i really have to pick up the courage and say hey this is serious now and i need to see a GP A.S.A.P, not in 2 and a half weeks time....


Dan