I Suffer From Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Self Diagnosis). So What Now?
Question by at_home_dad: I suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (self diagnosis). So what now?
I have put comments by the symptoms to prove I have it.
* Excessive, ongoing worry and tension
I worry about losing my job, I worry about getting out of debt, I worry about having “the perfect marriage”, I worry about what other people think about me, I worry about what other people are wearing/doing
* An unrealistic view of problems
In order for me to sexually be interested in my wife she had to dye her hair blonde because I was convinced that she would act more fun. I work 12 hour days and I expected the house to be perfect every day while my wife stayed home to take care of the kids.
* Restlessness or a feeling of being “edgy”
I’m always ready to jump into an argument and offer my opinion, especially if my opinion was opposing.
* Irritability
I don’t like being interrupted if I’m doing something I feel is important (like typing this up)
* Muscle tension
My chiropractor says that my neck is extremely stiff and has recommended me multiple times to go and see the massage therapist.
* Headaches
Yup, blamed it on the caffeine though
* Sweating
Nope, not more than usual but usually when I do it’s because my boss is coming and I’m worried she’s going to fire me.
* Difficulty concentrating
Yes. I can’t read books because when I sit down to read one I can’t concentrate on it. I look at the words then go off into la la land then I only “skim” what I should be reading.
* Nausea
Feeling sick to my stomache has been a hereditary thing. I don’t puke much but I need Tums alot
* The need to go to the bathroom frequently
Not really, I don’t drink lots of water so it’s my own fault I suppose.
* Tiredness
All the time. I stay up late worrying about my life and I wake up feeling uneasy.
* Trouble falling or staying asleep
Again, I’m staying up super late worried about my life and how unsuccessful I’ve been.
* Trembling
Nope, never trembled.
* Being easily startled
No but I’m easily upset by someone who says “I have bad news” because I immediately think of the worst thing possible…
Let’s say I really DO have it but I don’t want to go on addictive medicine. What should I do? What kind of lifestyle should I live?
In addition, people with GAD often have other anxiety disorders (such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias), suffer from depression, and/or abuse drugs or alcohol
Best answer:
Answer by Eddie
Go see a mental health professional for some talk therapy if you don’t want to go on medicine [only psychiatrists can prescribe medicine, so see a psychologist, therapist, etc.]. Bring your list of symptoms to the first meeting too, it’ll be useful.
http://www.adaa.org/findatherapist
This book can also help, but I really suggest you look for a therapist in addition to this book. http://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-Therapy-Revised-Updated/dp/0380810336/
Good luck getting over your anxiety 🙂
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