Out of Control Anxiety

I hope you can get help with the anxiety.

I am sorry to hear about your anxiety. I do have anxiety but I am not medically treated for it, but I am medically treated for ADHD. It sounds like the work environment is unhealthy for you. However, there are some things I can tell you that helped me in the past. 1. Find the root of your anxieties. You've mentioned a couple theories you had about the source of your anxiety, but really think about it. And usually what my therapist and I do is talk about things that happened and then she asks me, "How does that make you feel?" As cliche as it sounds, it really helps to find the cause and effects in your life. And go way back into your past if you have to. How has your childhood experiences affect who you are today? Are there any events in the past that are similar to this experience? Have you encountered failures before? Questions like that. 2. Talk to someone. Or write in a journal. Another part of therapy that is helpful is just talking. I've had realizations about myself while simply talking to someone. If you don't have anyone readily available, write in a journal. It helps to get all your thoughts out. 3. See a doctor, and explain your financial situation. There are some programs that the doctor might know of that will help you out financially, especially if the answer is medication. 4. If the stress and constant anxiety is caused by work, and otherwise you are at peace, maybe it is best to find a different job that has a slower pace or a more comfortable environment. It is worth your health and well being to find a place that fits you. Your health (mental or otherwise) is a priority. 5. Shut down those "I can't" thoughts. I know this is easier said than done, but instead of the mantra, "I can't" or "I'm going to fail," think, "I can do this." Take it one step at a time. Break up your workload into manageable sizes. Build in some "you" time. Hope this helps!

I have had and am having some anxiety this year. However it is nowhere near as severe as what is happening for you. I hope that you can get some help soon.

Its not really that scary to try to get your anxiety under control. I have had anxiety for the majority of my life. This year was the year I decided to actually make the effort and take the medicine. I made rules that I wasn't going to be on anything heavy, and by heavy I mean nothing that would make me sleep more or make me act like a different person. I spoke with my normal family doctor and she prescribed me hydroxine. Its the smallest dose you can take. For me it just takes the edge off, and makes it so I am not so tensed up over everything. I started taking this medication due to the "anxiety gag" its a real thing, and sometimes it doesn't stop. I kept waking up early also and worrying about the day.. Changes make anxiety worse. With your nausea at the sight of food though I'd ask the dr to run a thyroid test, because when your thyroid is out of whack, it can make your anxiety out of whack. As for the Therapist part of it, I think if you believe the meds will work, and have a good friend or support to talk to your should be fine.