Hi
I am 43 year old female and have suffered from GAD for over two years. I initially was unsure what was wrong with me, thinking I was going insane or seriously ill. My GP was sympathetic and prescribed me with mirtazapine, I took them for a few months but for me they made me feel very uneasy and paranoid so I weaned myself off them. I had BUPA cover so GP thought CBT would be next step. I am still seeing a psychologist and find it helpful. During the two years I suffered from really extreme physical symptoms which I now know are anxiety but it's so scary and even now with help I have health anxiety, I feel every day something is wrong with me, from sore throat to palpitations. I am feeling better than I was though so onwards and upwards. The CBT really helps, just talking to someone who doesn't think your crazy, and the reassurance that they have heard all the symptoms before with other patients.