GAD and problems with intimacy

[Jarred28]

I thought id express myself on here with what I'm feeling lately. Been waking up every day in a panic state which then leads to depersonalization its like I'm not in my own body and everything is blurry and seems unreal. I also get extreme bursts of tiredness during the day like I'm about to pass out or just fall to sleep which leads me to panic even more. I have a real lack of concentration during the day because of this and even people talking to me I don't take in half of what they're saying cause I feel like I'm just not there.

Onto the intimacy stuff, I'm a 26 year old male but I haven't had intercourse with anyone in over 4 years due to this anxiety. The last time I remember doing it I was just extremely nervous about my performance and I was shaking a lot. Any help with either issues would be appreciated thanks

[Sophie_M]

Hey Jarred28,

Thanks for reaching out tonight, 

We appreciate you updating us here on your thread about your experiences with general anxiety disorder. We can hear that you're experiencing a lot of physical symptoms of anxiety and we acknowledge how debilitating this can be. If you feel comfortable and if you would like to share, what's been happening for you? has anything been leading up to these feelings of anxiety? 

If you would find it helpful, you can get in touch with a counsellor over call or webchat. Our Support Service is available 24/7 by phone on 1300 22 4636 or on Webchat 1pm-12am AEDT on our website: www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport. One of our professional mental health counsellors at our Support Service will give you support and work with you to manage symptoms of anxiety. 

Please check in and let us know how you are whenever you feel up to it.
 

[Petal22]

Hi Jarred28,

Im sorry you are feeling this way I understand that anxiety can be hard to deal with.

I had severe anxiety OCD but have now recovered thanks to the professional help I received.

Have you been able to speak to your gp about the way you have been feeling..? You could do a mental health plan together this will allow you to see a psychologist who can give you many strategies for anxiety.

Im sorry to hear of your intimacy issues….I understand this would be difficult for you but just give yourself time once your with the correct partner they will understand and try to help you.