How can we treat severe anxiety?
By Diana
@dya80dya (33357)
November 12, 2018 12:30pm CST
I have a problem without solution. I have GAD (generalised anxiety disorder). My anxiety lasts for hours. I tried several medications, I went to many doctors, now I am trying therapy. Nothing works. My anxiety is severe. My body is so tensed that I feel pain. I have feelings of derealization. I feel like a robot, very detached. My breath stops because I feel extreme anxiety. This lasts almost all day. I searched the help of professional people and they can't help me.
What should I do? There are people with anxiety with normal lives. I spent a lot of money for nothing. I can't have a normal life. Can you give me an advice?
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
12 Nov 18
Did you talk to your therapist about the things you wrote here? (that you didn't experience any improvement yet) Sometimes there is no improvement in the beginning and your anxiety can even get worse in the beginning if you are using exposure therapy. I have GAD, but I don't have a therapist at the moment.
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
12 Nov 18
@dya80dya It is frustrating when there is no improvement and sometimes it is hard to know if you should continue or stop. I once joined an anxiety group that last 3 months. Unfortunately I didn't experience any improvement after those 3 months, and I realized afterwards that it wasn't the right group for me.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
12 Nov 18
You need to know what triggers it, then you need to breathe slow and deep when an attack comes on. As hard as it is you have to face this fear, when you face the fear that triggers the attack you will have control back.
Remember you are in control of your life and you can do anything.
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