mistymorning
23-01-11, 22:56
Hi, I'm new to this site. I Have used some other phobia/ CBT sites before but I've just come across NMP. I don't want to rattle on, but I'll try to give a bit of background.
I suffer from anxiety, depression and emetophobia.
I have been in counselling for about a year now and am on beta blockers for heart palpitations. Both of these things have helped me greatly however I have found that, even though I am managing my panic attacks and anxiety a lot better now, I've been experiencing a lot of other issues.
Mainly, I've been really struggling with low moods and very low confidence/ self esteem.
My counsellor recently left and so I am on a break before finding another. I feel very lost and alone as the only person I can really talk to is my boyfriend and I often feel that my issues are a burden and don't want to bother him all the time.
I don't know how others feel? but I haven't had much luck with GPs as I feel they don't give you the time and understanding needed. My regular GP told me that "I am showing signs of depression but I am not depressed". This made me feel like I don't have valid reasons for my feelings. This incident was months ago and my symptoms have got much worse, but I am afraid to return to the doctors as I don't think they'll take me seriously.
Anyway, hope I can find some people here that have had similar experiences as I don't have many people I can talk to! :)
I suffer from anxiety, depression and emetophobia.
I have been in counselling for about a year now and am on beta blockers for heart palpitations. Both of these things have helped me greatly however I have found that, even though I am managing my panic attacks and anxiety a lot better now, I've been experiencing a lot of other issues.
Mainly, I've been really struggling with low moods and very low confidence/ self esteem.
My counsellor recently left and so I am on a break before finding another. I feel very lost and alone as the only person I can really talk to is my boyfriend and I often feel that my issues are a burden and don't want to bother him all the time.
I don't know how others feel? but I haven't had much luck with GPs as I feel they don't give you the time and understanding needed. My regular GP told me that "I am showing signs of depression but I am not depressed". This made me feel like I don't have valid reasons for my feelings. This incident was months ago and my symptoms have got much worse, but I am afraid to return to the doctors as I don't think they'll take me seriously.
Anyway, hope I can find some people here that have had similar experiences as I don't have many people I can talk to! :)