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[JungleJulia]

Hi all, I'm new here but I've often ended up viewing the forums when I start googling things about my anxiety. I've had anxiety and depression and some other mental health stuff for the past 12 years. lately I'm really struggling with my health anxiety. I saw my doctor who confirmed that my symptoms are anxiety but I'm struggling to believe him. The symptoms are really distressing me 😞 I feel like it's hard to focus on getting on with my life so everything ends up at a standstill while I'm anxious. I haven't worked a "normal" job since my anxiety started due to this. Anyway, I'll stop rambling, it'll be nice to connect with others who understand!

[Matchy69]

Hi Jungle Julia I am sorry you have bad anxiety to.I have had it for years to the point I feel totally sick.I have tried medication but can' be on them for other medical reasons.I find it is just a matter of living with it as well as my depression which is really severe at the moment.Getting into a daily routine does help for me and not having to do something completely new which can really trigger it.

Tale care,

Mark.

[JungleJulia]

Thanks Mark 🙂

Yes I've also tried medication but it didn't work for me. Antidepressants actually made my symptoms a lot worse.

Sorry to hear your depression is bad at the moment. Mine tends to come in waves, anxiety, then depression, then back to anxiety. I spent a fair bit of today in bed because I couldn't motivate myself to do anything.

It really sucks. Nice to meet you though 🙂

[Matchy69]

Yes I understand about medication not working.I have been on so many different ones over the years.It would be nice to find away to overcome everything without medication.I have seen a pschologist over the years.It was just nice to have someone to talk to about my problems.Maby It could help you.Is their paricular situations where you find your anxiety worst? I find if I have to go somewhere new it can trigger me bad.I don' like new things.

[JungleJulia]

I'm seeing a psychologist at the moment. He is really great, it's made a huge difference to be able to talk to someone who understands.

New things definitely mess with me too. Unfortunately I'm in the process of moving to a new place where I won't be nearby to my 'safety nets' (I financially have to make this move though, it's not optional). I'm also working for myself and things are quite busy at the moment. So I'm feeling a lot of pressure. I just want to curl up and disappear. I hate sounding so negative though, when I hear myself complaining I end up feeling annoyed and guilty!

[Matchy69]

That's good you are seeing a pschologist and is helping.I had a lovely lady I saw when I lived in the big city.I can understand about moving I moved here abou 5l3 years ago to a small country town after living in a city.I had to move here to be close to my kids as I was over 2 hours away and am only 15 minutes away.Thats good you are busy with work and that you are self employed.I use to be self employed years ago but now on a DSP these days and I am a part time carer for my kids who have special needs.It was very hard for me at first when I moved here.I don' even get mail delivered or have a shop in my town.Such a different life style.

[JungleJulia]

Wow, I'm also moving regional from the city. I am worried about the isolation but its just so much more affordable. I also get the DSP (I only do a little part time work at home myself, not enough to effect DSP, even that is stressful for me but i'm hoping to improve and build the business).

A lot of the psychs are doing Telehealth now, I am hoping to continue with mine after moving if it continues to be available. It must be hard caring for kids while also handling your own mental health, you should be proud of managing that.

[Matchy69]

Thanks Jungle Julia my kids mean everything to me.Wow we do have so many things in common.I hope you enjoy the rural lifestyle.It is quieter here and more peaceful.I to make a bit of extra cash by making things and selling through them in a craft shop.I haven't made anything lately been strugling struggling with my mental health.Its just a bit of a hobby these days.Yes a lot of people are using telehealth these days.Seems to be a waiting list to sed psychologist these days but give it ago.I have a really good GP I see that's a couple of towns away so that has been one really good thing for me.

[Guest_4643]

Hi JungleJulia, welcome. You're not rambling at all, and even if you are, that's ok too, because that's what the forums are for. We're here for you.

[JungleJulia]

Thanks so much 🙂 I appreciate it!! Nice to meet you!