Guidance for GAD sufferer

I'm going to cross-post this from the moderated forum (not getting any
responses.) I'm looking for some guidance or maybe just some support. I'm
feeling pretty low, it's been stressful at work and I went to get a haircut
yesterday and had a PA which was awkward and embarassing since the gal
picked up on it (trying HARD not to beat myself up over this like I always
do.) But panic attacks aren't really a problem for me, it's the GAD I've
been dealing with off and on for the last four years. I'd say I pretty much
feel a constant lower level of anxiety all of the time (1-3/10) with
occasional spikes. I've been seeing a CBT therapist who specializes in
anxiety disorders for 2 1/2 years but I'm still anxious. I had about a 1 1/2
year period where I had no GAD where I stopped seeing the therapist but the
anxiety came back. For the last 1 1/2 years the GAD has been constant and I
don't know how much longer I can keep this up. I know I should probably try
medication but I've always thought of it as a last resort.

"Copper" <bob@msn.com> wrote in message
news:48307dbd$0$13633$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
> I'm going to cross-post this from the moderated forum (not getting any
> responses.) I'm looking for some guidance or maybe just some support. I'm
> feeling pretty low, it's been stressful at work and I went to get a
> haircut yesterday and had a PA which was awkward and embarassing since the
> gal picked up on it (trying HARD not to beat myself up over this like I
> always do.) But panic attacks aren't really a problem for me, it's the GAD
> I've been dealing with off and on for the last four years. I'd say I
> pretty much feel a constant lower level of anxiety all of the time
> (1-3/10) with occasional spikes. I've been seeing a CBT therapist who
> specializes in anxiety disorders for 2 1/2 years but I'm still anxious. I
> had about a 1 1/2 year period where I had no GAD where I stopped seeing
> the therapist but the anxiety came back. For the last 1 1/2 years the GAD
> has been constant and I don't know how much longer I can keep this up. I
> know I should probably try medication but I've always thought of it as a
> last resort.

Well, I would consider this the last resort then, since you've been fighting
this for 4 years now. CBT doesn't work for everyone... it didn't for me.

Find a good psychiatrist, and start on a antidepressant asap. Seriously,
what do you have to lose?

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>

Perhaps the "last resort" is now? Nanny
"Copper" <bob@msn.com> wrote in message
news:48307dbd$0$13633$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
> I'm going to cross-post this from the moderated forum (not getting any
> responses.) I'm looking for some guidance or maybe just some support. I'm
> feeling pretty low, it's been stressful at work and I went to get a
> haircut yesterday and had a PA which was awkward and embarassing since the
> gal picked up on it (trying HARD not to beat myself up over this like I
> always do.) But panic attacks aren't really a problem for me, it's the GAD
> I've been dealing with off and on for the last four years. I'd say I
> pretty much feel a constant lower level of anxiety all of the time
> (1-3/10) with occasional spikes. I've been seeing a CBT therapist who
> specializes in anxiety disorders for 2 1/2 years but I'm still anxious. I
> had about a 1 1/2 year period where I had no GAD where I stopped seeing
> the therapist but the anxiety came back. For the last 1 1/2 years the GAD
> has been constant and I don't know how much longer I can keep this up. I
> know I should probably try medication but I've always thought of it as a
> last resort.

sooooooooooo sorry for you!!
don't be afraid of trying medication. maybe medication AND the CBT
would be the best way to go. CBT helped me a lot. also, there is
hypnosis, and there is acupuncture as well. make SURE you get a
reputable therapist on both of those options. all is not lost. you
have us to bug the shit out of you :-) :-) LOL seriously, you need
to do something for yourself. your quality of life is suffering, and
you shouldn't have to feel this way.

((((((((((anxiety-free vibes))))))))))))))

take good care!

gigglz




On Sun, 18 May 2008 12:04:12 -0700, "Copper" <bob@msn.com> wrote:

>I'm going to cross-post this from the moderated forum (not getting any
>responses.) I'm looking for some guidance or maybe just some support. I'm
>feeling pretty low, it's been stressful at work and I went to get a haircut
>yesterday and had a PA which was awkward and embarassing since the gal
>picked up on it (trying HARD not to beat myself up over this like I always
>do.) But panic attacks aren't really a problem for me, it's the GAD I've
>been dealing with off and on for the last four years. I'd say I pretty much
>feel a constant lower level of anxiety all of the time (1-3/10) with
>occasional spikes. I've been seeing a CBT therapist who specializes in
>anxiety disorders for 2 1/2 years but I'm still anxious. I had about a 1 1/2
>year period where I had no GAD where I stopped seeing the therapist but the
>anxiety came back. For the last 1 1/2 years the GAD has been constant and I
>don't know how much longer I can keep this up. I know I should probably try
>medication but I've always thought of it as a last resort.

On Sun, 18 May 2008 12:04:12 -0700, "Copper" <bob@msn.com> wrote:

>I'm going to cross-post this from the moderated forum (not getting any
>responses.)

awwwwww, i'm sorry :-(
i hope we can help you here!!

you are free here to say whatever you want and/or need to say!

i already responded, but i just wanted you to know that i'm sorry you
were ignored :-(

hugs,
gigglz