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Hi there I was searching for a forum or chat group as I would like some help and to see if anyone else is in the same situation as my self.
When I had my son 2 years ago once he was born 2 months after I started getting really ill so I went to the doctors and he diagnosed me with post natal anxiety after a few visits and medication I was on for 9 months I was getting back to myself. After the 9 months I came off the tablets weaned myself of them like the doctor told me and I was ok. It's just recently in the last few months I have been getting worse again with anxiety panic attacks always worrying about myself getting really poorly and crying dry mouth stomach sinking and feeling sick I am trying to snap myself out of it as I don't want to go back to the doctors to be put back on medication as I don't want to do that! Would u recommended me trying to see a counciler 1st and talking to them?? I would be very grateful for any advice. Thank you.
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amy89817 rebecca2504
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Yes, I think therapy would be effective for you as it treats the root cause of your anxiety, and aims to change the way you think. If you go to your GP, you will be able to get therapy on the nhs. Exposure therapy, CBT, CAT etc are aimed at anxiety issues and are generally very effective.
If you google 'Postive Steps' (it's a mental health service in the UK) you may be able to book group or one-to-one sessions for anxiety without the input of a GP, the waiting list is generally a lot shorter too. Positive Steps is actually the organisation that provides therapy at my GP surgery.
I hope you start to feel better soon
rebecca2504 amy89817
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jmcg2014 rebecca2504
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Your symptoms do sound like anxiety with health anxiety, I can relate to the worrying about your health, dry mouth etc - very common symptoms but very distressing I know
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