Is this Anticipatory Anxiety ??

Im new on hear, past few months have lets just say have been a rollarcoaster of emotions for me.

Anyway cut a long story short, i have been diagnosed with anxiety and taking meds for it have never experienced anything like this before in my life.

I have been unable to go back to work since the New Year due to my anxiety and the fear of being in work and having an attack terrifies me and i just have not felt me if that makes sense ?

I have been having a lot of what ifs thoughts what if im like this forever ? what if im going crazy and this is not anxiety ? and the list goes on and on, and just some days i feel i could curl up in a ball and sleep this is the only time i get releif from the what if thoughts argghhhhhhhhh.

Anyway be great to chat to others who have experienced anything similar.

Do you use cbt or see a therapist?  I think what-if thoughts are pretty common with anxiety disorder, but I know that cbt has really helped me to deal with them.  Glad you found HW.

Yes, as a person who has anticipatory anxiety I would say your sx do fit the description of a person with anticipatory anxiety but I am not a professional, just a peer. :)

I am glad you have an appointment with a therapist.  Kudos to you for taking steps to get through the anxiety.

Gentle Hugs

Kitt