Does anyone else suffer? At what age did it begin, do you have any idea why it began and what are you doing to combat it.
(I would like to know more about GAD, but especially from anyone who suffers from the two together.)
Thank you
2006-11-29 20:25:38 · 7 answers · asked by fatface 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Jacky - I really, really hope you are joking. If you know you have it (ie have been to the doctors, why are you not on any medication?) I beg you to go to your dr, get a referral or even contact your local MIND or mental health charity. Don't even think about suicide - plenty of people out here really care.
2006-11-29 20:33:57 · update #1
I've had GAD for probably my whole life, but had it clinically diagnosed about two years ago. It's really tough. I get anxious about things "normal" people wouldn't, and vice versa - for instance, I can speak in front of hundreds with no problem, but am sometimes scared to death to go out to dinner because I'm afraid I'll get sick while I'm there. Crazy, isn't it? But that's GAD - and it's different for everyone.
I was first put on Lexapro to help with the GAD, and it was wonderful for over a year. My doctor saw the improvement, and we decided to take me off any drugs for a while. I was okay for several months, but the anxiety came creeping back until it had returned in full force. I am now on Paxil daily and Xanax for situational anxiety (such as days I have to travel, etc.) I am feeling so much better - these meds help me a lot and so does keeping a positive attitude!
Best of luck to you - fight those monsters!
2006-11-30 06:26:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have GAD think i have had about 2 years only went to my GP a month ago he put me on medication and sleeping tablets (only short term), mine started after i had my second child at first they thought it was postnatal depression but now realised it was GAD. i don't think i am depressed i just worry about everything and anything i have a fear of looking out of windows think i will fall out or jump out even tho i don't want to, your GP can refer you to anxiety management classes and other therapy classes it may work i declined this offer as me personally talking about how i feel will not change the way i think. good luck its hard i know.
2006-11-29 20:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 02:01:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-30 13:05:20 · answer #4 · answered by LIz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-21 06:23:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried any forms of therapy before? they may be able to teach you great ways to overcome these. Honestly, you're doing great as if with the knowledge that you have the strength to beat it. =D That is a giant step that some are never able to realize.
2016-03-29 16:54:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.mentalhealthchannel.net/gad/
try meditation everyday between 4 and 6 am hope it wil help you
2006-11-29 20:30:25 · answer #7 · answered by mane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suffer from it. i don't have any treatment. maybe in future i will commit suicide. haven't desided yet
2006-11-29 20:27:11 · answer #8 · answered by jacky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋