Is it worth going to Dr regarding general anxiety?

[Wintercoffee]

I’ve had anxiety pretty much all my life but have never gone to dr about it due to stigma/feeling weak.

I’m at a stage now where I’m a 26 year old woman and too scared to go to Tesco to get fuel or go a food shop! I’m sick and tired of feeling like this. I can manage working full time as it is a necessity and will force myself to do it. Come the weekends I am house bound from anxiety until Sunday night where my anxiety about having no fuel to get to work will out-do my anxiety making me put it off.

I’m nervous the dr will ask well what are you anxious about? I’ve not got any huge life stresses, it’s just anxiety about everything, mostly social anxiety.

Anyone had similar experience?

Yes, do ask for help. They won't discount how you're feeling because you can't pin down what's making you anxious, that's the nature of the beast, there doesn't have to be any particular focus.

You're not alone OP and there is no shame in asking for help but I understand why it is triggering, if you decide to make an appointment and you're worried about feeling put on the spot you could do a bit of research and have some questions ready or an idea of what kind of treatment you think would be helpful. The Mind charity website would be a good starting point to find out what your options are.

Mid twenties can be a particularly tough time (one of them) if you have anxiety. I think you need to realise that if the anxiety is preventing you from seeking help - that just indicates how much you really do need help. It's a vicious circle.

Anxiety is such a common problem and your GP isn't going to judge or chastise you for it. If you try some treatment I'm sure you'll find it helpful. Don't suffer any longer.

I manage work because I’ve been doing it for years and know what’s expected of me and what to say in every situation. Although social situations such as going to shops etc, I can’t cope as well with. Some people with anxiety manage to go to nights out or meet friends for coffee which I can’t do! Only work is what I can manage! I feel sick to my stomach if I’m off work! Much worse than going.

GP’s deal with this sort of thing daily. Please phone.