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Is it possible to have more than one anxiety disorder?

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honestavocado9
honestavocado9

I find that I have generalised anxiety as often it can be caused by nothing in particular. But certain situations do increase my anxiety such as social situations or when I worry about my health. is this normal for people with GAD or could it be a different anxiety disorder?

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  • lisa2512
    lisa2512 honestavocado9

    Posted

    I experience the very same reactions with my anxiety and I as well have GAD.
    • honestavocado9
      honestavocado9 lisa2512

      Posted

      So it's normal to show symptoms of other anxiety disorders?

      Thanks for your comment. I get so confused and I overthink what could be the matter with me which makes me even more anxious lol.

      What are your triggers?

    • lisa2512
      lisa2512 honestavocado9

      Posted

      Yes I believe that generalized anxiety is just what Drs call it but you can have multiples types of symptoms. I get very confused because everyday is something different. I also have osteoarthritis so that's the main source of my anxiety.

    • honestavocado9
      honestavocado9 lisa2512

      Posted

      Oh... I see, thank you. Sorry to hear about your osteoarthritis, I hope you're managing it well, at least you know what the root of the problem is. All the best 

  • nikki683
    nikki683 honestavocado9

    Posted

    I also experience the same things. I have GAD and I get anxious in so many different situations. It's pretty constant actually and one if the things that triggers my aniexty the most is worrying about my health. I am hypersensitive to every ache and pain in my body and convince myself they are something horrible.

    • honestavocado9
      honestavocado9 nikki683

      Posted

      Thank you, now I've got a little peace of mind knowing that these are just triggers. My biggest issue is job interviews I'm currently searching for a new job and I cancelled 2 interviews already because of panic attacks and sense of doom. I feel defeated, I just want to get a grip on things.

      Is your health okay?

    • lisa2512
      lisa2512 honestavocado9

      Posted

      I've been trying to overcome the very same things. It's difficult to get out if bed much less go out into public for any reason. I try to not think about it but that's very hard.

    • honestavocado9
      honestavocado9 lisa2512

      Posted

      Hi. I'm glad you say that. For weeks I was struggling to get out of bed and motivate myself to do anything. Luckily, it's improved a little but some days are better than others. I'm just disappointed in myself because I feel like I've lost all control.

    • lisa2512
      lisa2512 honestavocado9

      Posted

      I feel the same and have been for weeks. I've been prescribed several diff meds to help me but they don't seem to help completely, only a little. Some days are better than others but the days that are bad I feel like I have no more control.

    • honestavocado9
      honestavocado9 lisa2512

      Posted

      Hey, sorry to hear that. I know exactly what your feeling. What medication have the prescribed you?
    • lisa2512
      lisa2512 honestavocado9

      Posted

      Escitilopram/lexapro 20 mg, tramadol for pain, also taking nabumetone for pain, linsipril for high blood pressure and vit D due to deficiency
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