Can't Calm Down

[Stuarachel]

For 12 years I've had a severe anxiety disorder to the point where I was agrophobic for 14 months. Since then I've never been the same when I'm out, constant worrying and feeling anxious. However now I'm just just and anxious all the time. I've been on so many meds,Including being given 2mg of diazepam to take when I feel bad, but I refuse to take it because I feel worse the next day and at this rate of anxiety I'd be taking it everyday.

I'm 28 years old and still living with my parents, no job and I missed the cut off date for college. I have nothing to live for and just feel miserable every day. I don't think I'll ever be able to hold down a job, especially with this social phobia and anxiety

[flasquish]

Hi Sturachel,

Since you don't want to take medications for your disorders, can you go to your doctor and try to find a different way for you to get through this? You're still young and have plenty of life ahead of you. It's going to be hard, but you need to get your self feeling stable as soon as possible and explore some other options with your doctor.

[Stuarachel]

Thanks Flash. When you mention that I have plenty of life left to lie, that saddens me, i really don't like life

[flasquish]

Maybe you don't like it now, but good times can come your way. I've had plenty of ups and downs over the years. I'm in my 40's now and actually I like it a lot. I've learned a lot of lessons on the way and can appreciate things now that wouldn't have interested me before. Every day is new, Just get through each day, that will be enough.

[Wrenn84]

For 12 years I've had a severe anxiety disorder to the point where I was agrophobic for 14 months. Since then I've never been the same when I'm out, constant worrying and feeling anxious. However now I'm just just and anxious all the time. I've been on so many meds,Including being given 2mg of diazepam to take when I feel bad, but I refuse to take it because I feel worse the next day and at this rate of anxiety I'd be taking it everyday.

I'm 28 years old and still living with my parents, no job and I missed the cut off date for college. I have nothing to live for and just feel miserable every day. I don't think I'll ever be able to hold down a job, especially with this social phobia and anxiety

I had a bad struggle with anxiety when I was in uni I almost failed everything and drop out of school. Ruined my relationship at the time and had grievous affect on my health. Was behind on all my bills and was nearly evicted. I thought it would never improve and I thought my life was just going to end and I was going to be homeless and crazy on the streets.

B u t it didn't! Somehow managed to pass and finish school and sorted out my finances. Slowly figured out how to overcome anxiety and panic to a manageable level. It went away almost entirely for a couple years, now I'm struggling again but not as bad as before.

Don't give up hope! things can change and treatment is possible. Meds suck but sometimes necessary to get back to normal, then can slowly stop taking them. Hang in there. I hope things improve for u soon ;)