that would like to chat with me online? Just looking for someone with the same type of little quircks(anxiety disorder) as me. Would love to chat about similar GAD experiences. Hey dont get mad its a legitimate question judging from the fact I havet met anyone with GAD.
2007-03-02 15:10:15 · 4 answers · asked by Elias 5 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I am 34 and I have chronic GAD. I have had it for over 16 years now. I am not single but I would be glad to chat with you. I really enjoy being able to talk to others who really understand what I am going through. Email me if you want at samanthadtv@yahoo.com or my instant messenger (yahoo) is samanthadtv
2007-03-05 14:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've got a touch of GAD, but more so Social anxiety : http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/ds...
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/cognitive_b... worked best for me. I suffered from social anxiety for over 15 years. I've tried meds, individual therapy, and group therapy and studied psychology for 10 years, as a profession, but also with the hope to cure myself.
Depending on your comfort level, you could go to a psychologist that practices CBT and specializes in anxiety disorders, seek a group therapy, or create one. Usually those that do attend the group therapy are a bit more high functioning because as you know, it can be difficult to speak in a group.
Another idea is to see if there are any local research studies being conducted that you could participate in.
The program that finally worked the best for me is this one: http://www.socialanxiety.us/findinghelp.... and I was lucky enough to have a structured behavioral group to go along with it. Sometimes the people that actually attend this program come back home and form groups.
Any questions, let me know ... I can't tell you how much this has improved my life!
2007-03-02 23:39:27 · answer #2 · answered by Advice Please 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am 27. Is that around the age of 30? Almost 28.... I have plenty of little quirks - mostly linked to OCD. They lead to a lot of anxiety issues. I can't even call my Dr sometimes to make the appointments or go places. I go out with so called friends a lot, but I often sit in the parking lot for 10 minutes to an hour out of fear of going inside. I'm not going to go on here - if you want to chat, chat with me ; ). (jennainhiding on yahoo messenger)
2007-03-02 23:26:11 · answer #3 · answered by jennainhiding 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No peter
we only get anxiety after we turn 30..prior to that it is just stupidity.
2007-03-02 23:16:41 · answer #4 · answered by pooter8735 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋