Jamie1990
12-07-10, 23:30
Hi guys.
I'm Jamie,20 from Scotland.
I am showing symptoms of Social Anxiety and Agoraphobia.
I haven't left my home in about a month now.
I have no friends or social life.
I get really anxious when i have to go outside. Even just for 5 minutes to collect the washing from drying.
I fear that people will judge me and think i am ugly or weird.
There are so many things that make me anxious.
And sitting here now in my home writing this i don't feel anxious at all.
That is why i haven't dealt with my problems.
Because i have shut myself up indoors, where the anxiety vanishes.
But i am 20, no job, no money, no friends....
And i know things can't go on like this anymore.
So tomorrow i am going to make an appointment with my GP.
Obviously i am going to be really anxious about leaving the house to go the doctors. I will need to plan what i am going to wear, How i will get there and get home. I usually take a taxi as public transport makes me anxious.
I just want to know....
What will happen when i see my GP.
What are other peoples experiences when they seeked help for the first time?
What do i say to my GP without getting embarrased?
What will they offer me.
I welcome any info and advice.
Thanks
Jamie
I'm Jamie,20 from Scotland.
I am showing symptoms of Social Anxiety and Agoraphobia.
I haven't left my home in about a month now.
I have no friends or social life.
I get really anxious when i have to go outside. Even just for 5 minutes to collect the washing from drying.
I fear that people will judge me and think i am ugly or weird.
There are so many things that make me anxious.
And sitting here now in my home writing this i don't feel anxious at all.
That is why i haven't dealt with my problems.
Because i have shut myself up indoors, where the anxiety vanishes.
But i am 20, no job, no money, no friends....
And i know things can't go on like this anymore.
So tomorrow i am going to make an appointment with my GP.
Obviously i am going to be really anxious about leaving the house to go the doctors. I will need to plan what i am going to wear, How i will get there and get home. I usually take a taxi as public transport makes me anxious.
I just want to know....
What will happen when i see my GP.
What are other peoples experiences when they seeked help for the first time?
What do i say to my GP without getting embarrased?
What will they offer me.
I welcome any info and advice.
Thanks
Jamie