First Time to the Doctor

Hi there. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. I too get really mad about the most ridiculous things. It's weird because I know I am totally off the wall for getting upset about such silly things but I can't seem to help it. I also have trouble making new friends. I used to have tons of friends and was a very social person. But for the last few years it seems like I have become extremely shy and afraid of what people think of me. I do not know why I do this since I was never like that when I was younger. However, please do not feel afraid or intimidated or even embarassed to go and speak with a doctor. Trust me, I would go but unfortunately I do not have health insurance and I can't afford it since I am a college student. Therapists will not judge you or make you feel like you are "crazy" for feeling that way. This problem is much more common than you may think. They are just there to help you sort out your problems and get back on track. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Why wait until it gets worse before it gets better? Good luck.

It took me a little while to go to the doctor simply because I did not realize I had anxiety. I thought I had stomach and heart problems. But, when I did realize what it was, I went straight to my doctor. I know that you feel silly or maybe even "crazy" but there are soooooo very many people who suffer from anxiety. Talk to your doctor, trust me it will help. And if your doctor does make you feel silly or stupid, switch doctors. There will be one out there who will listen and understand and not judge you. Your post was kind of old, so I am not sure if you will even check this, but like the other posts said, you are definately not alone! Just remember that.

I've suffered all these for years, I eventually started seeking help via the medical profession all useless, meds didn't work nor did therapy or counselling even stayed in a psych hospital for 3 months few years back in the hope that that might be of use but no!!

Now I am going to try cbt, but I have also found that certain natural therapies are far more useful than any drugs i've ever been given. Check out 5htp(tryptophan), sam-e, vitamin b's, dhea, also yoga&/or pilates, relaxation, meditation.

If like me you have kids, try & "programme" your time so that ou get a break from them & their demands regularly (my kids won't let me but some kids do) this might help.

Purple, that's great that you are going to give cbt a try! I hope you have similar success to what I am experiencing with it it is difficult at first but once I started to 'get it' it has gotten easier and easier to do and is helping me more and more. We're using the obitz book in my group that qt3 mentioned (i got it right this time del hehe) and it's real short and simple.

The book "been there, done that? Do this!" is a great book- there is something very different about it in comparison to any other book i've read on the subject.