To go to GP about anxiety?

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I have always been on the anxious side, however over the last few years it has got worse.

I am constantly worried about something. We've been on holiday this week, and all I've been thinking about is being anxious about going back to work. I spend my working day worrying about the amount I have to do, I sometimes find it hard to make decisions at work as I am so anxious.

I wake up early worrying and struggle to sleep due to feeling anxious... I will always find something to worry about! I struggle to focus on one thing as my mind wanders off worrying, I also know that I am more irritable with my son and husband when i am worried. I feel slightly like life is passing me buy as I spend most of my time worrying about the future.

I think occasionally about going to GP, but worry they won't think it's serious enough, AIBU?

GAD. Google it. I highly recommend going to the GP. I felt like you 3 weeks ago

I had counselling for anxiety a few years ago. The counsellor said 'people with anxiety are always looking for something to hang their anxiety on'.

I don't think chatting to your GP about it would hurt at all. Explore the options a bit.

Of course YANBU. Make an appointment.

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When you get to the point that the anxiety is spoiling your enjoyment of life, that's definitely time to see the GP. I did in very similar circumstances - the GP was lovely, and said the choices are pretty much talking therapies, or medication, and she'd rather I tried the therapy first, so I am. It does help. I'm far from cured but a lot better.

yes go to your GP. This can be a serious condition. You can also self refer for counselling too. Google it (sorry cannot remember the name)

People think that depression is just being down and not arsed to do much but it can go the other way too. You can be hyper sensitive to everything. Please don't feel awkward, a lot of us have been there and some still are there - its the new normal in a lot of ways i think. It's great you are opening up. Good luck x

Have you tried self help stuff?

Thanks for the replies, I have tried some self help ideas, including mindfulness but have not found that it has helped as I find it very difficult not to think! I try and tell myself not to be anxious, as 99% of the things I worry about don't happen!

I will make an appointment with my GP

I had CBT for anxiety, it was genuinely life changing. Would highly recommend

Do you exercise? Do you take in a lot of caffeine?

I do exercise - I'm trying to increase the amount I do, including some yoga to try and relax! I don't drink much caffeine, max one cup of tea a day.