Getting help - anxiety

[holidaybug]

I have real anxiety issues and am feeling really low/tearful. Think I might be having a bit of a mid life crisis too - the day to day grind is boring the hell out of me and I want something different.

Thing is I really don't want to take medication. A GP did prescribe something for me once and I took one tablet and then had a panic attack about it. So I've been trying to cope on my own but lately I am finding it more difficult. I used to exercise but that has fallen by the wayside and I just don't feel very motivated these days.

What should I do?

It may be that medication will help you. If you go back to the GP and explain you're anxious about taking it, they might help you with a plan. They might also refer you for a talking therapy of some kind.

Medication may well help. Exercise certainly can. They can prescribe short term therapies like cbt but if things in your life are causing issues then can you look at how you can manage those yourself... Such as if a work issue review work stuff with someone work related if relevant etc? Cbt and short term talking treatments ( which is all NhS can offer) may involve a wait as depends on your area. Are there any charities doing group therapies in your area? Some private practitioners may offer concessions if people are financially struggling.

With talking therapy the aim is to help you change how you think about things but cannot change life events. I have had to realise I have to do the work myself ( quite a lightbulb moment for me as silly as it sounds). There are some books that can be prescribed to help you or some on line sites such as mood gym etc.

Oh there are some medications that do not have to be taken every day but for a particular day or time etc which might be worth asking for. They are very short term use though.

Thanks all, I will look into all of yhat