https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/to-be-taken-seriously-anxiety-medication/m-p/528028#M45006 You too! It's nice knowing that we are in this with other people and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I might get in contact with my doctor and have this discussion after I see my psychologist tonight. I hope your psychologist gets back to you soon! Mon, 12 Oct 2020 03:09:43 GMT Gracee_ 2020-10-12T03:09:43Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/to-be-taken-seriously-anxiety-medication/m-p/528026#M45004 <P>Hi guys, </P> <P>I'm posting on here because my previous posts received support and I've found posting in here has helped me feel more connected to others. I was recently diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder. I'm seeing a psychologist for both and am dealing with ongoing pain due to tight muscles causing headaches etc.This pain and anxiety due to the pain has caused me to be getting 1-2 hours of sleep per night over the past week.</P> <P>These headaches/pain tends to get worse at work as i have a high stress job (teacher) and i think i have begun associating my workplace with this pain. This morning was my first day back at work this term (Week 2) and I was so anxious that I was not able to go to sleep at all last night. I had constant tingling in my stomach/bum and legs plus racing thoughts. I did everything under the sun to go to sleep but I just couldn't (obviously this fueled my anxiety because imagine teaching a bunch of rowdy teens on an hours sleep). I've been awake since 9 o'clock yesterday and on my way to work this more i was in hysterics crying (I have never been this person so I was completely baffled to be so worked up). </P> <P>What I guess I'm asking is, how do I go about asking my psychologist to give me something for sleep/this anxiety as I cannot go through another sleepless night. I know psychologists can't prescribe medication but can she do anything? Is medication the right call? I feel like i've lost this battle that everyone seems to be doing just fine in and I'm somehow disappointed in myself for not being strong enough. I preach all day about how it's not weak to speak up but why the hell do I feel like a failure. </P> <P>Forever thankful for the support and feedback I receive here. </P> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 02:51:19 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/to-be-taken-seriously-anxiety-medication/m-p/528026#M45004 Gracee_ 2020-10-12T02:51:19Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/to-be-taken-seriously-anxiety-medication/m-p/528027#M45005 Oh gosh your amazing . I too am trying to deal with generalised anxiety and am still waiting for the psychologist to call me. My doc gave me benzodiazepines&nbsp;for these situations. When i need to i take it at night and listen to some sleep meditations. The lack of sleep fuels my anxiety. <BR /> I also have a cup of chamomile tea and have some lavender in my diffuser. Hope that could help you Mon, 12 Oct 2020 02:59:17 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/to-be-taken-seriously-anxiety-medication/m-p/528027#M45005 doingitforme 2020-10-12T02:59:17Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/to-be-taken-seriously-anxiety-medication/m-p/528028#M45006 You too! It's nice knowing that we are in this with other people and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I might get in contact with my doctor and have this discussion after I see my psychologist tonight. I hope your psychologist gets back to you soon! Mon, 12 Oct 2020 03:09:43 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/to-be-taken-seriously-anxiety-medication/m-p/528028#M45006 Gracee_ 2020-10-12T03:09:43Z