GAD. Well, this is fun.

[LesserSpottedNeckSnake]

I have recently realised that walking around in a state of high alert at all times is not, in fact, normal. I'm taking citalopram and undergoing CBT every other week. I find that my anxiety is linked to my menstrual cycle, and at times it is crippling. I obsess about certain things (money, pets, the children) to the point that I annoy myself. Looking back, I have probably always been anxious, so I'm trying to break the habit of a lifetime. My anxiety seems to stem from the idea that I will end up being in the wrong, or annoying someone, or in some kind of confrontation. I want to be invisible I suppose. Anyone else?

yes i wish i was invisible. could of wrote your post.

i impulse buy animals, toys for the kids, un-worn shoes and clothes sprees.

i always feel nothing but nonsense comes out my mouth or i look stupid, talk stupid, come across weird? were not alone then!

It's bloody horrible, isn't it? The worst of it is, I know it's irrational. I know I'm over reacting/worrying/winding myself up. And yet I can't stop my arsing brain from doing it. Drives me mental.

i wouldnt wish it on any one. i over analyse ALL the time , useless at decission making, then worry its the wrong one, panic, flap around, exhaust myself mentally!

the other morning i woke up with terrible self hatred - that i dont deserve nothing, thoughts were on ridding of all my animals that deserve better owner. then today taking my pet to the vet i see a rabbit and had to fight the impulse urge to buy it!!! it IS driving me mental indeed.

sorry im giving no advice, sometimes it just helps to know others understand in some way?

Can I recommend a book called The Compassionate Mind by Paul Gilbert? I used to get very anxious but am pretty much over it now. The book helps explain why our crazy brains behave like this. At the very least it should stop you getting cross with yourself for being anxious . And may well help with the anxiety itself.

Yes same here plus I have health anxiety. Also on citalopram don't know if it helps

It does help to know that other people are also wanting to smack themselves in the head with a frying pan :)

The citalopram takes the edge off, but I can still fly into a panic attack over any little upset.

hi, am the same was thinking I was coping but things got worse :( had been on citalopram previously but it didnt really help, now in sertraline and really feel the benefit, will be back later am working this morning.

do ya know, that sounds like me. I've felt crippled for years by fear. hugs