Crippling Anxiety

[skum]

Hey guys,

I'm really lost and don't know what to do with my life. I dropped out at Grade 11 last year due to anxiety where I could barely leave the house eventually got placed into a psychiatric ward for 4 weeks (voluntarily btw, didn't help at all). I enrolled this year, went 2 days and dropped out once again. I feel worthless, a 17 year old bumming off his mother going absolutely nowhere but 6 feet deep. I've been on SSRI's since I was 9, talked to dozens of psychiatrists and psychologists and nothing seems to help. Anyone else in a similar situation? I've completely isolated myself to where I think I am going crazy.

[blondguy]

Hey Skum (not that you are of course!)

Welcome and good on you for having the guts to post too

I understand what chronic anxiety is as I used to have it and its a bad place to be in. I dont feel like I am talking to anyone worthless at all. I see a strong person in pain and I am sorry that you are going through this crap time

I have a relative that doesnt have the courage to post here...on the forums....You have also voluntarily been to hospital and my relative dosent have the strength to do what you have with seeking help as well

Just out of respect I have been on SSRI's for 22 years and also take a benzo when I need one

You are not alone here at all. The forums are a rock solid and non judgemental place for you to post as many times as you wish

You are very strong and your mum is a legend. You are not bumming off her.

I dont know if this is of any help for you but my anxiety became that severe I couldnt even leave the house when I was in my early 20's. It was awful

What worked for me was weekly counseling with a mental health care worker for 7 months....This guy was a psychiatric nurse and he gave me my life back once I promised him I would see him every week

The good news......The severity of the anxiety does lessen with super regular counseling.....weekly is great.....fortnightly is also a bonus 🙂

I really hope you can post back when its convenient for you

Thankyou for being a part of the forum family. You are always welcome

You are not alone here

Paul

[PamelaR]

Hiya Skum (are you really? Did you want a name change)

Anxiety can be the pits! Have lived with it for too long, but was only diagnosed in the past 7 years. You're lucky!!!

Bumming is an interesting word. Who says that - your mum? As BlondGuy says - you are NOT! Parents have a responsibility to their children. At 17 you are so young and in need of so much support and caring in today's social environment.

You are not alone. Have a good search on BB's homepage, especially for young people.

Kind regards

PamelaR