OCD, General anxiety, health anxiety and panic attacks - it is exhausting

[Mussopossum]

After a year and a half of battling OCD (checking things constantly in fear of a catastrophe) general anxiety (just anxious and over worry) health anxiety (severe reactions to everything and convinced im dying) and nocturnal panic attacks, I need help.

I am a single home owner, I have no help, I am low income in a regional area. You cant see a doctor to get a referral without paying for it. When you see the doctor and get the referral, you cant see a psychologist without paying for it.

We all know that sessions dont just fix you in one or two visits, it takes time.

I have no cash to to get the help i desperately need, have been to local MP's who dont want to help make changes in regional areas for those who have no financial support or family support.

I have tried online courses such as This way up and in the past seen several counsellors and psychiatrists.

Having nocturnal panic attacks night after night only feeds the anxiety and it is now affecting my work.

It is so frustrating when you want to get help, need to get help but you dont have the money to get help.

Life has become so frustrating and overwhelming with all the forms anxiety I have, I live in fear all the time.

Has anyone else been similar situation financially and any suggestions how to be able to get assistance when you are a single home owner on low income?

[Sophie_M]

Hey Mussopossum,

Wishing you a warm welcome to the forums. It takes a lot of courage to be so open and honest with your feelings, and we are so glad that you have reached out here tonight. We can hear how frustrated and overwhelmed that you're feeling, but please know that you've come to a safe, non-judgemental space and our community is here to support you through this difficult time.

If you feel up to it, we'd also really encourage you to reach out to our Beyond Blue Support Service, which is available 24/7 by phone on 1300 22 4636 or on Webchat 3pm-12am AEST on our website: www.beyondblue.org.au/getsupport. One of our friendly counsellors will be able to talk through these feelings with you and may be able to assist you in finding relevant supports to help you through this.

You are not alone here, and we hope that you can find some comfort in being part of our wonderful community.

[Mussopossum]

Thanks Sophie,

I think it will be good to reach out. I havent wanted to only as have felt probably far more others that need the phoneline than me however it has come to breaking point so I will definately use the phone service thank you