Hi Everyone!

[MegEH]

My name is Megan. I have recently been diagnosed with General Anxiety Disorder. I have for many years been able to control the anxiety with keeping busy. Recently my family lost a loved one, while another has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Since then, it has been difficult to keep the anxiety under control. I am now in the process of finding a Psychiatrist or Psychologist. I have also been prescribed Xanax, but have yet to take them as I am afraid of the effects/side effects. I’ve been in search of other individuals who suffer from anxiety, because I have learned I feel less anxious when I speak about how I am feeling and hear about others experiences.

 

[triceps]

Hi and welcome MegEH. I've had GAD for 50+ years and was on Xanax for 20 years before it became ineffective for me. The major problem with Xanax is that it's VERY addictive if taken at a dose greater than 1.5 mg / day. It made a huge difference for me and I hope you can muster the courage to see if it works for you.

 

[MegEH]

Thank you Triceps. Yes that is what I was told about Xanax. Which was my first concern. I have also never been the type to want to take medication. However if this continues the way it has been, I will have to muster the courage and see how it works for myself.

 

[He Man]

Megan, welcome to the forum.. keep us posted. Sharing (& comiserating) with other anxiety warriors can be a good form of therapy. Take care, Peace.

 

[MegEH]

Thanks, He Man. The anxiousness seems to be less today. I have however been in contact with a few therapists. Other than that just trying to keep myself busy- as not to think about what is going on physically and in my head.

 

[Tigerfloat]

Hi Megan, welcome to the forum. I hope that the psychologist / psychiatrist will be a good fit for you and that you'll start seeing progress soon.

 

[MegEH]

Thank you! I have my first session on August 2nd. Honestly I’m looking forward to it. My anxiety hasn’t been too terrible the last few days. Still have moments when I want to freak out, but like I said I’ve been keeping myself as busy as possible. That’s what seems to work for me right at this moment.