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Im new here... i just wanted to try and get some information from people that maybe could be going through some of the same things. I think maybe i need anxiety medication but im not sure... i mean im almost positive i do but im kinda embarassed to ask a doctor.. and there are so many people a out there that abuse medications like that i dont want them to think things like that.. but then again im sure they could tell if i really do or not. Here is the situation. Ive always been taught to just suck it up and lately life has just been too stressful i cant take sucking it up anymore. My father passed late 2008 right after my grandma .. ive never had anyone close to me die and they both died the same month. Ive always just sucked things up until i about want to burst i just feel like there is no outlet... ive been going through these ups and downs for a while(about 8 years) i try real hard not to let them effect my surroundings too much but its getting harder and harder to hide. Im getting to where i get so upset over the smallest things. Its getting bad ive tried to try herbal things but they just dont help. I dont know if this has to do with anything but i supposedly talk very loudly in my sleep all the time. i sleep walk. and latly its just been like ill wake myself up all tensed up. It usually get much worse about a week and a half before my period starts. I always thought it was just a teenager thing but im a bit older now and its still here. I know my sister has anxiety problems... but our family is like if you tell one person everyone knows so i dont want to talk to her about it. if anyone could tell me what they think and how i go abdout maybe talking to a doc please give me your thoughts!

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Hi Allygrl07 and welcome to Healingwell. You will find alot of wonderful and loving folks who are trying to live their lives with anxiety/panic. I think you just need to go into your family doc to start and tell them how you are feeling. I think they are going to know that your not a drug seeker but just having alot of difficult times and need some help. There is no need to feel embarrassed. I think with the way the economy is right now, and the unemployment situation alot of folks are feeling depression and anxiety they never felt before. So start with your family doc and then maybe get a referral to a therapist to have someone you can confide in, since family isn't an option right now.

Good luck,
Gail *Nanners*

Due to the events you have been through it is normal for your body to react like that!

There is no reason to be embarrassed about asking your doctor for medication. And no one is going to force you to go on a medicine for the rest of your life. the only thing i suggest is that you might want to find a psychiatrist rather than general practictioner, but of course its up to you! good luck, and let us know how it goes!

Hi Allygrl07

Welcome to healingwell you have had some great advice from other members this is a great forum. Do speak to your doctor and tell them how you are feeling and keep posting here as you will find lots of support and people who understand what you are going through.

Take Care