Advice About Anxiety?
February 8, 2010
I am bipolar and have extreme anxiety. I have a doctors appt tom. He is stupid and will let me die before he puts effort into helping me. I need to be able to tell him what I think I need. Problem is I don,t leave my house if i do i get pissed off cause I HATE DRIVING. I don,t like to be around people so I never go to walmart To the movies any where in public I am becoming more aggressive to my boys And I LOVE CHRISTMAS but this year i don,t. any advice Please
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The only way to get over your anxiety is to face it and find a way to deal or accept it – whether you can change it or not. If you get nervous around crowds, go into the store, sit in a chair somewhere and just observe. Breathe soft and slow and find a way to get through the sounds, crowds, etc…
Every time you avoid people, situations, etc….you are making yourself more sensitized to it and therefore it gets even worse the next time you are faced with it.
Make sure you are current on your medication and take it the way it is prescribed.
Next, find a different doctor. Keep switching doctors until you find one that CAN and WILL help.
Write down a list of things – how you feel, what you want, what bothers you, etc….Then bring it to him and TALK to him about it. If he doesn’t listen or walks away, tell him that you need help, or you will go somewhere else and contact the medical group, insurance company and file a complaint of negligence.
Then walk out and call a new doctor to make an appointment.
In every negative situation, you need to find SOMETHING positive. Don’t think of a situation as a whole piece – break it up and take small steps, one a time and experience things as you are ready.
Can you find a friend to help drive you? The bus? Taxi?
You need to find the one thing that absolutly gives you joy. i understand these is probebly alot of things in life which has made everything so hard and honestly you just need someone to talk to.. it helps alot just find a therapist or phychologist .. yes i understand they make us all mad however find one who really cares… it may take some time but it is completely worth it.. Happy Holidays man and good luck to you
Get a new doctor as soon as possible. If you can’t, do some research online or in a book about questions you may be having. Tell your dr. about what you found. Tell your dr. how you feel.