Hi

I am 22, i live in England, and i am new here!

I have anxiety, social anxiety, sometimes panic attacks, blushing, i live at home with my parents and partner! I do not currently work.

Ive had it for 2 years, i only got told what it was 3 months ago, ive just started taking my first lot of pills last week, i have now taken 6 tablets in total, of Propranolol. I do not feel any different yet, apart from a tight chest with sometimes little chest pains, should i worry? Why have they made no difference yet?

I am just about to start counselling, and i am now also looking into CBT, as i think the CBT will challenge me, which is what i need, what exactly will happen when i go for a CBT and counselling session?

I dont go out much, maybe once a day i will go out for a 30 minute drive, just to get out the house, whilst im in the house, i avoid my own family, and stay in my room with my partner of 4 years, she works nights though.

2 or 3 years ago i was ok, i was a part time manager in an office, working 7 days a week, going out for meals etc, even at college i was very out-going and happy, i dont know how to get back to that.

What advice can anyone here give me?

Thanks

Matt :)

Matt;

Welcome to the forums;

I am no doctor, but It does sound like you have an anxiety disorder of some kind. You should see a doctor. Sometimes anxiety disorders can suddenly appear and later disappear... usually they will need treatment. Fortunately they are usually treatable.

Talk to your doctor. He is likely to want to run some blood tests and perhaps will prescribe antianxiety medications, and may suggest that you seek a therapist to help you work through your anxieties a little easier. Work with your doctor and things have a good chance of improving.

Me :D

Hi

Take blood tests for what?

I have been to the doctor, he gave me Propranolol which doesnt seem to be working, hes getting me a counseller.

And im looking at CBT on my own.

Thanks

Matt :)

Sometimes I wonder if they are vampires but basically they take blood to make sure that there's nothing else that could possibly be causing your symptoms. I know it sounds unlikely but it's good to give you a full once over before throwing medication at a problem. Some doctors will try a beta-blocker before anti-anxiety medication. Please research the side effects and stay in contact with your doc. If you have questions, do NOT hesitate in calling, that's why they are there.

CBT can be beneficial for some folks. Once again, knowledge is power but a trained professional is key in helping you keep on track and guiding you through the process. It's not always a wise idea to dive into things alone. I hope it works for you :)