Anyone suffer from anxiety?

MAYBE? · April 2014

I am going thru building a house. Moving and other issues and have noticed my anxiety is more often. In the past I have noticed issues with it but only once in awhile and usually related to my hormones so i have just dealt with it. I am not one to take meds to fix problems so I am looking for other methods on how to handle this. Should I go to a psychologist? I am looking for some ideas. Any thoughts welcome.

ryanthegirl · April 2014

Talk therapy can help but if you're anxiety issues are chemical, medication is necessary for relief.

lala5507 · April 2014

I think talk therapy is a good place to start if you don't want to jump right into meds. I did talk therapy when I was a senior in high school and it did wonders for my depression. I think the depression was stemming from stresses/changes in my life and it really did help to talk through things.

4EvR&4AlWz · April 2014

A psychologist/psychiatrist could help with coping mechanisms and medications if needed.

I hear you on the building a house and trying to sell a house, constantly cleaning/putting away/being ready for a showing, etc. My stress levels are close to an all-time high! An offer would be so nice and help relieve some anxiety

LittleD8081 · April 2014

Since I am a psychologist, I'm going to rave about what talk therapy can do to help you with anxiety. It's all about perspective and talking to someone neutral is a good place to start to get that perspective. We're a dime a dozen, so if you happen to start with someone and you don't quite "click," then go see another one. Don't feel bad about it either.

The important thing is that you are being helped. Good luck.

northhillsbride · April 2014

What you are going thorugh is very common!!

We picked up and moved our family (3 kids under 6) 1200 m away to Texas last Fall and my anxiety went through the roof. I finally admitted one day, to DH, that I always knew I had a mild form of OCD but that the transition made it sky rocket.

I was going to look into therapy, but never found the time (sparing you all details here). I just managed on auto pilot and coped, but I think either talking to someone and/or taking something mild to help you cope is not a bad thing at all.

Good luck!

csuave · April 2014

I don't know if this will be helpful or not since it is not exactly what you are talking about.

When I am super stressed I know I'm not going to sleep well. It is common to be up all night thinking about things. At these times I take a sleep aid to make sure I get enough sleep and then can function better the next day.

AmandaJLewis · April 2014

My anxiety can be debilitating without medicine. It is nice to understand that I am having a panic attack and not dying when they come on- but I cannot reason with myself to make it stop. I have never had therapy. but a low dose of some meds is a godsend for me. Anxiety runs in my family, it isn't just a reaction to a specific stressful time for me. It is a constant in my life. Also, if you do end up trying some meds and it doesn't feel right don't be afraid to try something new or taking the dose at a different time of day.

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