For anyone who is hesitating going to the Drs about anxiety...

[wibblyjelly]

please do.

I suffer from anxiety, and it runs in my family. I didn't realise how bad it was until my husband pointed it out, I had been burying my head in the sand up until that point. We wanted to start a family, and I didn't want my anxiety to affect our child, so I went. They were brilliant, and arranged CBT for me. That was 2 and a half years ago, and I'm in a much better place. It is such a relief to say to my now DH 'of course it's fine if you pop down the pub for a pint after work' , and to enjoy that time at home by myself, instead of spending the whole time worrying about would he get home OK. It's made me a lot happier, and I'm determined not to let our ds see me like that again. I know it depends on your doctor,and I am by no means cured, but I'm taking steps in the right direction.

It's great to hear a success story!

That's great to hear. I'm considering mentioning some issues I've been having when I see my doc tomorrow for a my 6 monthly pill review. Since going back to work part time in October I've been suffering with dizzy spells, nausea and what I can only describe as general anxiety. After seeing my occ health at work last month I broke down after answering the stress management questionnaire and scoring highly. I realised my dizzy spells and nausea happen at the same point every day when I go to work, I know I'm concious of outstanding work and any issues in my absence that I'm walking into. The anxiety is seeming to spread tho, I tarted getting dizzy spells whilst out with my 18mo DS, i panic then that I'm going to collapse and what would happen to DS, I went to a concert recently and started panicking thy I was going to collapse and before the show started just wanted to go home. I can feel myself staying at home so much more than I used to for fear of going out and having these anxious feelings. Worried about talking to my gp about it tho for what they'll say, how do I bring it up without looking stupid?! Will they think I'm overreacting? Any suggestions? Xxx

littleladybird14 if your gp is any good he/she will take you seriously and you will not look stupid. Since the purpose of the appointment is a meds review you will obviously be telling the doc how things are going. Then you simply say that since you went back to work things are not going well, and tell her what you said in your post above. If you can, take the questionnaire with you and show it to the doc.

I agree with Light, they will take you seriously. When I first went in, I had everything written down. That way if I got too emotional to talk, I could have just handed it over, and make sure the Dr knew everything I wanted to get across to him. I hope it goes well for you

Hope it went ok Ladybird