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lisa215
lisa215

I'm struggling badly with anxiety and I think I'm starting to feel agoraphobic. I feel sad and unhappy most of the time but when I leave the house I'm feeling like my legs can't carry me and I'm terrified I'm going to collapse. I had to go to the supermarket today and felt dizzy and faint and couldn't wait to get out of the shop. When I'm in work I feel okish if I'm working on my own but as soon as I have to interact with others I feel like my legs will buckle and I have an overwhelming urge to leave the situation. This is ruining my life. I have tried to make an appointment with my GP, but all they are recommending is self referral for some talking therapy. I suffer with a severe health anxiety as well so am terrified that all this means I'm dying. I had a letter yesterday about having a routine mammogram and I've convinced myself I have found lumps in my breasts. Thank you for reading.

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  • nikkinakken
    nikkinakken lisa215

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    Sorry to hear you are struggling. I would honestly suggest that you try see a Psych Doctor. I am not sure where you are in the world but here in South Africa, a GP can help but, this kind of Anxiety is best managed by a Psychiatrist, i hope you are able to see one so that you can get some kind of relief. Talk therapy or CBT is great in conjunction with medication for this. Best of luck to you x

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