I need advice
My anxiety has gotten so bad that I literally don’t even want to leave my room. I know I look weird or standoffish & I come off as if I don’t want to know anyone or get involved in anything but that is not the case. I feel like I am so afraid of the world now that I just want to hide away but I do have a burning desire to get back out there but every time I tried I end up laying right back down in my bed & cry. I don’t know how to work up the courage to just go. I use to be so active & involved in things when I was younger but I’ve expedited so much loss & trauma since then that I feel completely stuck & I hate the way it makes me feel.
I meant experienced* so much loss
@lexmonetp Hi just wondering if you have talked to a counselor/therapist/psychologist? Are you on any medication?
I’ve had a couple therapists but none within the last two years. I’ve made appointments but I haven’t followed through. I’ve been on anxiety medication for the last 8+ years of my life now but I feel like my anxiety has gotten way worse now that I am older. Like I don’t feel like a functional human. I feel like I am constantly on eggshells or avoiding any kind of human interaction for fear of rejection & judgement. Even though logically I know I’m safe it’s like my body can’t process that information.
@lexmonetp hi. I would definitely make an appointment with a therapist and maybe a Dr for the meds. When I go through my episodes which last anywhere from a month to two months I take Clonazepam and after it all clears up I wean my self off them and then just take my anti depressants. I have depression and anxiety. I would definitely make an appointment with your therapist and go from there. You can chat with me anytime 😊
Thank you so much. I appreciate your honest advice. I will talk to my doctor about it & see what my options are.