I’ve been anxious for pretty much my whole adult life, but since having a stomach virus earlier this year which caused me to feel dizzy and nauseous I’ve really been struggling with the physical symptoms, including heart palpitations, anxiety/panic attacks, sickness and dizziness.

I am really finding it very difficult to cope with, made better only by the fact I’m working from home and will be for the foreseeable so I don’t have to face feeling like this in work and can limit social activities.

I’m wondering if it’s time to speak to my doctor about medication. I’ve self referred for CBT but know this will take ages.

How did you all know it was time to start taking medication?