Seeing hypnotherapist/psychotherapist tomorrow!!

[Haribogirl]

I’ve had anxiety since I was 25 on and off. I’m now 60
after trying for months to see if it would eventually subside, which it hasn’t I decided to up my medication
I’ve been on waiting list iapt nhs since October for counselling. I waited till March to get appointment where i told counsellor Gp thought cbt would be better. I’ve done this about 5 years ago, wasn’t for me didn’t work. I’ve have had to plead to get to see a psychologist (as previously under secondary mh care, they won’t see me again I’m not suicidal or psychotic only way into secondary care) so waiting list is 9 mths for psychologist!

So I’ve decided I need it now, and booked first one tomorrow
I’m so scared but need to do it.
I’m at the point now im agoraphobic, meeting people/family is huge problem also when I’m around people. Fear of panic, wanting to get out without bringing attention to myself and feeling silly.

I want to do things to get out the house and not get bored (I’m 60)
Like yoga, Zumba Pilates and then going to see family, but it stops me
I can go shopping on my own, as I can just come back and do t have to explain to anybody

So hoping this might help? The person is very experienced.
Anybody had psychotherapy for similar problems

haribo I think this is brilliant, with that list of things you want to do you're clearly motivated to get your anxiety under control, and that along with the help of someone who is highly experienced is a really good combination. I'm really pleased for you that you're in a position to take this into your own hands and not having to wait (and that you aren't allowing your anxiety to make you wait!)
While you are likely to feel really anxious before you go tomorrow, remember that you already made the huge step of making the decision and making the appointment, so you can do the next bit too.
Loads of luck, I hope this works out really well for you.

Thanks French that’s really kind of you, I too hope it helps .