More help and awareness needed!

There should really be more information about panic attacks and anxiety. I have been doing research into it and found that so many people suffer from it. When I have to let

Psychotherapy

I was told by my counsellor that psychotherapy would be good to do. Also something long term. This is especially useful for people who have suffered from health issues over a long period of time. Therefore, I researched psychotherapy.

Anxiety with work.

I know many people are scared of talking to their bosses at work about their anxiety, in fear that they would not understand. I have worked at my weekend job for over 3 years and never once mentioned it to them. This is because even though at times I felt horrible, I stayed and just coped. A few weeks ago,

Face it.. accept it.

You need to really want to, deep down, get better. That is the first thing that you need to do to get over this anxiety. Anxiety is not what makes you, you are a person who can live without it and will live without it if you believe enough. I know it is hard. I have been saying for years, I don't want to be this way...who would?! But

Hypnotherapy

So had hypnotherapy today...was interesting. First 30 mins just spoke about everything going on at the moment in my life and then I was told to relax. She made me imagine different feelings such as anger, fear and

Laughter is the best medicine....

So...I wake up, all anxious and feeling sick. The tablets seem to be making me feel bad. I always feel sick in the mornings and then do not sleep. Also, had lots of negative thoughts in my head, such as 'that I will never get better'. However, I got up and tried to get through the day. It turned out to be quite a positive day.

To pay or not to pay...

So...finding urgent help for anxiety/depression/panic is very hard in England it seems. I was put on a 2 month waiting list for free counselling (which will include CBT I think) , asked what I could do in the meantime as needed some help. I was referred to paid counselling. This would cost