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How easy is it to get support for anxiety ?

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rosiewuiting · 20/06/2018 17:08

Hi all, first time posting here, am wondering about how easy it is to get support for anxiety?

Do I just go to the gp?

Not sure what is causing it, but I feel constantly breathless and have chest pain. Occasionally I get really involved in something and forget everything, and realise I can breath again. DH and I have had a difficult few months, but we're back on track and pretty close now. Eldest DD is having issues behaviourally (undergoing autism diagnosis) , which has been seriously hard work for all of us. I feel I'm neglecting younger DD. I run my own business and just haven't been in the right head space to really invest in the business, so have been just fulfilling the bare minimum and not really growing it, beyond paying the bills. I work my business around the kids, so am also a sahm. I worry I'm not doing enough in the house to keep it clean and tidy, and sort out the general house jobs. DH is pretty good at doing stuff round the house, but I feel like I should be doing more as he's the main wage earner and I'm home, despite having 2 kids to look after and a business to run.

There's also been issues with a family wedding and my step mother being pretty vile. However, shesbeen in my life for over 30 years, so this isn't a new problem. (Partly why I moved 500 miles away). I feel sad I have no relationship with my dad as she's blocked that.

In short, there's a string of small things that are concerning me, but nothing massive, and I just don't know why my body is responding in this constantly anxious way. How can I fix it?

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MeanTangerine · 20/06/2018 17:14

GP is usually the first port of call, yes.

If you can (this will depend on where you live) you may be able to self - refer to IAPT services (improving access to psychological therapies) which would be a bit quicker.

rosiewuiting · 20/06/2018 17:19

Thanks for this. I am in Scotland.

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rosiewuiting · 20/06/2018 17:23

I don't think IAPT exists in Scotland?

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MeanTangerine · 20/06/2018 17:29

Aaaargh yes I am much more aware of services in England than Scotland, sorry. I am sure your GP will be able to refer you to appropriate care, but hopefully a more knowledgeable person will arrive soon.

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