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What is "normal?"

Posted by Bethany on January 14, 1999, at 1:17:31

What is the line between normal and abnormal feelings or behavior? Fairly often (perhaps on a weekly basis), I became strangely conscious that I am anxious and nervous for no apparent reason. I become irritable and snappy when my family try to speak to me. I feel like I have to go off by myself; I become very "stir-crazy," and tear away from all human contact. I am 18 years old, and I should be enjoying all kinds of social activity. Instead, I am withdrawn and disinterested. I fear failure in every aspect of my life. I drive my boyfriend up the wall with my constant insecurities. I wonder if how I am feeling is a "normal" part of my changing from a child to a woman, culturally related, or innately part of who I am. If not, I wonder what I should do to prevent my insecurities and feelings of anxiety.

 

Re: What is "normal?"

Posted by judi on January 14, 1999, at 11:14:21

In reply to What is "normal?", posted by Bethany on January 14, 1999, at 1:17:31

> What is the line between normal and abnormal feelings or behavior? Fairly often (perhaps on a weekly basis), I became strangely conscious that I am anxious and nervous for no apparent reason. I become irritable and snappy when my family try to speak to me. I feel like I have to go off by myself; I become very "stir-crazy," and tear away from all human contact. I am 18 years old, and I should be enjoying all kinds of social activity. Instead, I am withdrawn and disinterested. I fear failure in every aspect of my life. I drive my boyfriend up the wall with my constant insecurities. I wonder if how I am feeling is a "normal" part of my changing from a child to a woman, culturally related, or innately part of who I am. If not, I wonder what I should do to prevent my insecurities and feelings of anxiety.
Hi Bethany,
I'm sure your age is a major part of your feelings
but I think the easiest way to sort things out
would be to talk to a counselor. Are you in high
school or college? I'm sure your school would
have somebody available. As far as feeling nervous,
that's fairly common in panic disorder, it just
depends how disabling your feelings are. Are they
interfering with your relationships and school/job?
If so, you owe it to yourself to see someone. I wish
you the best of luck.

 

Re: What is "normal?"

Posted by alan on January 14, 1999, at 18:29:13

In reply to Re: What is "normal?", posted by judi on January 14, 1999, at 11:14:21

> > What is the line between normal and abnormal feelings or behavior? Fairly often (perhaps on a weekly basis), I became strangely conscious that I am anxious and nervous for no apparent reason. I become irritable and snappy when my family try to speak to me. I feel like I have to go off by myself; I become very "stir-crazy," and tear away from all human contact. I am 18 years old, and I should be enjoying all kinds of social activity. Instead, I am withdrawn and disinterested. I fear failure in every aspect of my life. I drive my boyfriend up the wall with my constant insecurities. I wonder if how I am feeling is a "normal" part of my changing from a child to a woman, culturally related, or innately part of who I am. If not, I wonder what I should do to prevent my insecurities and feelings of anxiety.
> Hi Bethany,
> I'm sure your age is a major part of your feelings
> but I think the easiest way to sort things out
> would be to talk to a counselor. Are you in high
> school or college? I'm sure your school would
> have somebody available. As far as feeling nervous,
> that's fairly common in panic disorder, it just
> depends how disabling your feelings are. Are they
> interfering with your relationships and school/job?
> If so, you owe it to yourself to see someone. I wish
> you the best of luck.

Just adding to above. The important questio question is not one of normal versus abnormal. The important question is one of good versus bad; and. if bad, could it be better? It sounds to me like you are not feeling good. I bet you could feel better. Professional help may help. Good luck.

 

Re: What is "normal?"

Posted by pej on January 14, 1999, at 20:01:50

In reply to Re: What is "normal?", posted by alan on January 14, 1999, at 18:29:13

> > > What is the line between normal and abnormal feelings or behavior? Fairly often (perhaps on a weekly basis), I became strangely conscious that I am anxious and nervous for no apparent reason. I become irritable and snappy when my family try to speak to me. I feel like I have to go off by myself; I become very "stir-crazy," and tear away from all human contact. I am 18 years old, and I should be enjoying all kinds of social activity. Instead, I am withdrawn and disinterested. I fear failure in every aspect of my life. I drive my boyfriend up the wall with my constant insecurities. I wonder if how I am feeling is a "normal" part of my changing from a child to a woman, culturally related, or innately part of who I am. If not, I wonder what I should do to prevent my insecurities and feelings of anxiety.
> > Hi Bethany,
> > I'm sure your age is a major part of your feelings
> > but I think the easiest way to sort things out
> > would be to talk to a counselor. Are you in high
> > school or college? I'm sure your school would
> > have somebody available. As far as feeling nervous,
> > that's fairly common in panic disorder, it just
> > depends how disabling your feelings are. Are they
> > interfering with your relationships and school/job?
> > If so, you owe it to yourself to see someone. I wish
> > you the best of luck.
> Just adding to above. The important questio question is not one of normal versus abnormal. The important question is one of good versus bad; and. if bad, could it be better? It sounds to me like you are not feeling good. I bet you could feel better. Professional help may help. Good luck.

>>I commend you on your self-knowledge and ability to verbalize it so well. I had, and still sometimes have, those feelings too.
It's been quite a while since I was 18.
Looking back, I don't wish they had good anti-depressants then, but I sure as heck would have
liked someone who would LISTEN! Try a GOOD counselor first, ask around, if you don't see things improving...go see a psychiatrist.
Get started and get better! Keep us posted.


 

Re: What is "normal?"

Posted by Shirley on January 16, 1999, at 13:53:17

In reply to Re: What is "normal?", posted by pej on January 14, 1999, at 20:01:50

Bethany,
Thought provoking question within this context. I agree with the others that a H.S. or college counselor (or community mental health center, or family physician-referral) would be able to assist you in sorting this out. This might be especially helpful if the way you are feeling is dramatically different for you, is interfering with your ability to participate in "life" (i.e. school, job, friends, family, hobbies, etc), and has been going on for several weeks.

I remember feeling sort of "disjointed" when I was your age--not knowing what I should do with my life now that I was an adult, not having much direction. I'm approaching my 40th birthday soon (18 years old with 22 years experience) and find myself returning to that disjointed feeling once again--and experiencing a sort of nameless anxiety and fear. Looking on the bright side, even though I THOUGHT I was aimlessing drifting along with no purpose when I was 18, I did in fact make it through college, work, marry, raise a family (still doing that),work, plus some other stuff. So you've got that to look forward to! (??!!)

One comment about the "Normal" question. I have, on a couple of occassions mentioned (candidly) the way I felt to a counselor, and also a doctor, and they CLEARLY did not think that what I was expressing was normal (the doctor immediately got up and shut his office door!) What's interesting about this, to me, is that I ASSUMED EVERYONE felt this way at one time or another. So this illustrates to me that either there are no gray areas in life (what is normal), or that we've established a social "Line" separating the normal from the sick as a way to prevent cultural discomfort/chaos, or something along those lines. I'm attempting to be helpful here, but I hope that I haven't caused a collective "huh??" with this ramble...

I wish you luck, Bethany, and encourage you to talk to the kinds of people that have been recommended. You'll feel better just taking that step.
~Shirley

 

Re: What is "normal?"

Posted by Daniel on March 31, 1999, at 12:52:57

In reply to Re: What is "normal?", posted by Shirley on January 16, 1999, at 13:53:17

> Bethany,
> Thought provoking question within this context. I agree with the others that a H.S. or college counselor (or community mental health center, or family physician-referral) would be able to assist you in sorting this out. This might be especially helpful if the way you are feeling is dramatically different for you, is interfering with your ability to participate in "life" (i.e. school, job, friends, family, hobbies, etc), and has been going on for several weeks.
> I remember feeling sort of "disjointed" when I was your age--not knowing what I should do with my life now that I was an adult, not having much direction. I'm approaching my 40th birthday soon (18 years old with 22 years experience) and find myself returning to that disjointed feeling once again--and experiencing a sort of nameless anxiety and fear. Looking on the bright side, even though I THOUGHT I was aimlessing drifting along with no purpose when I was 18, I did in fact make it through college, work, marry, raise a family (still doing that),work, plus some other stuff. So you've got that to look forward to! (??!!)
> One comment about the "Normal" question. I have, on a couple of occassions mentioned (candidly) the way I felt to a counselor, and also a doctor, and they CLEARLY did not think that what I was expressing was normal (the doctor immediately got up and shut his office door!) What's interesting about this, to me, is that I ASSUMED EVERYONE felt this way at one time or another. So this illustrates to me that either there are no gray areas in life (what is normal), or that we've established a social "Line" separating the normal from the sick as a way to prevent cultural discomfort/chaos, or something along those lines. I'm attempting to be helpful here, but I hope that I haven't caused a collective "huh??" with this ramble...
> I wish you luck, Bethany, and encourage you to talk to the kinds of people that have been recommended. You'll feel better just taking that step.
> ~Shirley

I have felt just the same ever since I was 15 years old! The only difference is, I didn't know then what was going on, what was the matter with me, I considered it to be a normal part of life, perhaps all my mates felt the same way... I couldn't have been more wrong.

The problem is, it didn't disappear with my "aging," (I assumed it would as I would gradually "mature"), but, unfortunately, I dragged it on with me into my "adulthood" life. Now, at the age of 26, I feel just as lost and lonely and deserted and insecure and immature... and on and on... as I felt when I was 15 or 18... sort of permanent existential crisis: who or what am I, and where am I going? What is the meaning of life, after all? At times, my despair got so bad I thought of suicide as the last possible "solution" for me... but never attempted one, maybe I'm too much of a coward in this respect (fortunately!!!). I do believe that there is a solution for some of us like me and you Bethany.

Just wanted to add a short comment.

Thanks for reading.

Daniel

 

Re: What is "normal?"

Posted by cait on March 31, 1999, at 20:12:05

In reply to Re: What is "normal?", posted by Daniel on March 31, 1999, at 12:52:57

I don't know why I feel "relieved" that other people have experienced those thoughts and emotions that for so many years have alienated me from most social contact. I guess I began experiencing the "I'm different (what's wrong with me)" thoughts/feelings around the age of 12 or 13, and here I am at the age of 43 with the same thoughts! Somewhere along the way I must have decided that I would always be "different."
True, other people would say "not normal," but let's be kind here and use "different" :-)

Well, I can't tell you how many times I have cried out for a helping hand to draw me nearer to the shore. Some of those helping hands have kindly guided me through some serious obstacles and helped me stay afloat. Other helping hands have left a jagged hole where they touched my life. Imagine the feeling of trying to pick up pieces of yourself or trying to plug up the holes so that you can survive to the next day, just in case there is a reason to live. How can anybody ever be whole again after family, therapists, psychiatrists, friends have touched you with their healing/shattering hands. Electroshock therapy, antidepressants, mood elavators, LSD, pot, cocaine, alcohol--put it all together, shake it up, and what have you got? One pretty sad person.

PLEASE don't trust just anybody. Get recommendations from several sources, and have a second source who can help you figure out if you ARE getting the proper help from "therapy." The anguish I feel when I think back on some of those helping hands. There should be a special hell for those people--I doubt that I will ever be able to let go of the horror of where they led me. Did I go willingly? Sometimes, yes; sometimes, no. Am I responsible for where I am today? Well, who else COULD be! So, not only am I still messed up, but I also blame myself. And in addition to that, I am TERRIFIED of seeking professional help again. Last time I did that--about a year and a half ago--the doctor called me at home at 2:30 AM because she realized (some 14 hours after our meeting) that I had told her that I was afraid for myself. I was impressed that she actually called me, but I also was disappointed that she didn't hear me WHILE I was speaking to her. It had taken me weeks to get the courage to even seek help. Well, I tried the drug therapy, but I've been that way too many times.

Now the threads that hold me together are the very heavy threads of responsibility. Funny how those of us who so need love and understanding can end up being the Caregiver. It is easy to know how to love and take care of someone when you know yourself what love and compassion can bring to a life. If not on the receiving end, at least I have finally found a way to be a part of the circle by being on the giving end.

 

Re: What is "normal?"

Posted by Daniel on April 1, 1999, at 5:31:00

In reply to Re: What is "normal?", posted by cait on March 31, 1999, at 20:12:05

>
> PLEASE don't trust just anybody. Get recommendations from several sources, and have a second source who can help you figure out if you ARE getting the proper help from "therapy." The anguish I feel when I think back on some of those helping hands. There should be a special hell for those people--I doubt that I will ever be able to let go of the horror of where they led me.

> ... And in addition to that, I am TERRIFIED of seeking professional help again.
> ... It had taken me weeks to get the courage to even seek help. Well, I tried the drug therapy, but I've been that way too many times.

Dear Cait,

Could you please extend a little bit more on that? I am considering whether or not to enter a psychotherapeutic treatment... I have never tried that before. I am well aware of the fact that just as medication does not help everyone, the therapy, too, might not be suitable or helpful to everyone. But the thing that worries me is that I have read contradictory opinions these days that psychoanalytic approach may actually do more harm than help! (I do not know what kind of treatment approach my therapist would/will choose, possibly cognitive-behavioral for depression and anxiety, but there are deeper roots for my misery - avoidance presonality disorder - for which problably Freudian psychoanalysis would be the only means of psychotherapeutic treatment available these days. And to be honest, I do not believe that trying to recall and relive and integrate traumatic and painful experiences of my childhood and adolescence would be really of any help! In fact, and here I may be wrong, I am trying hard to forget them,
I am not interested in "dissecting" them again and again! I have also heard of stories of people who even after eight, ten years of psychoanalysis, they were not getting anywhere! So, I am pretty confused and hesitant about this matter...

Thank you,

Daniel

 

Re: What is "normal?"

Posted by cait on April 1, 1999, at 8:01:54

In reply to Re: What is "normal?", posted by Daniel on April 1, 1999, at 5:31:00


> Dear Cait,
>
> Could you please extend a little bit more on that? I am considering whether or not to enter a psychotherapeutic treatment... I have never tried that before. I am well aware of the fact that just as medication does not help everyone, the therapy, too, might not be suitable or helpful to everyone. But the thing that worries me is that I have read contradictory opinions these days that psychoanalytic approach may actually do more harm than help! (I do not know what kind of treatment approach my therapist would/will choose, possibly cognitive-behavioral for depression and anxiety, but there are deeper roots for my misery - avoidance presonality disorder - for which problably Freudian psychoanalysis would be the only means of psychotherapeutic treatment available these days. And to be honest, I do not believe that trying to recall and relive and integrate traumatic and painful experiences of my childhood and adolescence would be really of any help! In fact, and here I may be wrong, I am trying hard to forget them,
> I am not interested in "dissecting" them again and again! I have also heard of stories of people who even after eight, ten years of psychoanalysis, they were not getting anywhere! So, I am pretty confused and hesitant about this matter...
>
> Thank you,
>
> Daniel

Dear Daniel,
I wish that I could be one of the good "helping hands" for you, but you must understand that I am a confused and depressed soul who herself is floundering around. I just wanted to make the point that you need to find a person who has proven himself/herself to be a reliable therapist. That's why I suggested that you ask for referral or recommendation from people you know (family doctor, pastor, anyone you respect in the community). Then be upfront with the therapist about your fears. If you do not feel comfortable with whatever plan of therapy is laid out for you, seek help from someone else.

You might want to read over some of the previous posts at this sight. There seem to be some knowledgeable people who might be able to direct you to an appropriate source. Unfortunately for me, I live in a very small rural town. I have the primary responsibility for caring for an elderly parent who can never be left supervised. It would be a logistical nightmare for me to try to get sitters lined up in order for me to travel to a neighboring city for psychotherapy or counseling.

But don't loose faith. I would be dead by now if I did not possess the faith and belief that there are good people out there, and if a good sould had not extended a helping hand in a time of crisis. It's just that sometimes we stumble across the bad ones before we find our way to the good souls.

Take care. Hope to hear from you again.
cait

 

Choosing a therapist

Posted by Victoria on April 1, 1999, at 14:26:20

In reply to Re: What is "normal?", posted by Daniel on April 1, 1999, at 5:31:00

Daniel, I've had two experiences in therapy--one mostly bad, one very good. So I thought I'd share some of the what makes the good one good, in case that will help you make a decision about therapy. First, I shopped around and saw a few different therapists before I made up my mind. I thought through what I wanted, in my case, an MD so medication could be part of treatment, someone well-trained and experienced, a psychoalanyst (because they have to be analyzed themselves and so know the process from the inside), but someone who was flexible about treatment approaches. I had so many fears based on my previous bad experience that a lot of the early part of therapy was spent dealing with them. In fact, I was so uncertain about risking getting into another bad situation that initially I couldn't even set up a regular appointment, but needed to go home, think about the session, and call for another appointment when I felt ready. That was OK with my doc, and that's what told me he was right for me. (I'm not suggesting that as a "test," but as evidence that he was willing to take my feelings and needs seriously). I also found it important that my therapist and I are similar in temperament; he understands more quickly and, as a person, sees things similarly. It's also important to me to feel that my therapist likes me, in the normal ordinary way that we like or don't like people we meet. My point is, that it's important to know what you want and stay aware of whether therapy is providing it; your therapist should be willing to discuss those goals and progress (including being able to admit mistakes and take your perceptions seriously, not labeling them "resistance" or whatever). One big way that my previous therapy went wrong and this one occasionally gets off track is when something that's neurochemically-based gets "psychologized"; it drastically worsens my mood and makes me feel crazy when I try to dig for causes and connections for something that is actually the result of brain chemistry. (I know the distinction is artifical, but it has ben very helpful to learn to sort out what's chemical and can only be changed with meds and what thought and emotional processes can be affected by talk therapy.) For me, meds are the answer for my basic mood problems and it's best to think of therapy not as a "cure" or even means of "changing" myself, but as a way to get to know myself more deeply, in relation to another person, and to become more fully comfortable being myself. Good luck!


> >
> > PLEASE don't trust just anybody. Get recommendations from several sources, and have a second source who can help you figure out if you ARE getting the proper help from "therapy." The anguish I feel when I think back on some of those helping hands. There should be a special hell for those people--I doubt that I will ever be able to let go of the horror of where they led me.
>
> > ... And in addition to that, I am TERRIFIED of seeking professional help again.
> > ... It had taken me weeks to get the courage to even seek help. Well, I tried the drug therapy, but I've been that way too many times.
>
> Dear Cait,
>
> Could you please extend a little bit more on that? I am considering whether or not to enter a psychotherapeutic treatment... I have never tried that before. I am well aware of the fact that just as medication does not help everyone, the therapy, too, might not be suitable or helpful to everyone. But the thing that worries me is that I have read contradictory opinions these days that psychoanalytic approach may actually do more harm than help! (I do not know what kind of treatment approach my therapist would/will choose, possibly cognitive-behavioral for depression and anxiety, but there are deeper roots for my misery - avoidance presonality disorder - for which problably Freudian psychoanalysis would be the only means of psychotherapeutic treatment available these days. And to be honest, I do not believe that trying to recall and relive and integrate traumatic and painful experiences of my childhood and adolescence would be really of any help! In fact, and here I may be wrong, I am trying hard to forget them,
> I am not interested in "dissecting" them again and again! I have also heard of stories of people who even after eight, ten years of psychoanalysis, they were not getting anywhere! So, I am pretty confused and hesitant about this matter...
>
> Thank you,
>
> Daniel

 

Re: What is "normal?"

Posted by Lizz on April 1, 1999, at 15:49:15

In reply to Re: What is "normal?", posted by judi on January 14, 1999, at 11:14:21

What is the line between normal and abnormal feelings or behavior? Fairly often (perhaps on a weekly basis), I became strangely conscious that I am anxious and nervous for no apparent reason. I become irritable and snappy when my family try to speak to me. I feel like I have to go off by myself; I become very "stir-crazy," and tear away from all human contact. I am 18 years old, and I should be enjoying all kinds of social activity. Instead, I am withdrawn and disinterested. I fear failure in every aspect of my life. I drive my boyfriend up the wall with my constant insecurities. I wonder if how I am feeling is a "normal" part of my changing from a child to a woman, culturally related, or innately part of who I am. If not, I wonder what I should do to prevent my insecurities and feelings of anxiety.

Bethany--
I know how you feel.. I'm 17, female, and when I read your posting I felt like it was describing ME. My boyfriend is also getting a little irritated with me... well, I think you're perfectly normal, but if not, we're BOTH weird. So just remember: you're not alone, and you don't fail in EVERYTHING you do... it just might seem like that. Please email me at Red_Wings_Gal@usa.net , lets get in touch.

Love,
Lizz
(AOL Instant Messanger screename: MdNytMoon )

 

Re: Choosing a therapist

Posted by Daniel on April 7, 1999, at 8:11:09

In reply to Choosing a therapist, posted by Victoria on April 1, 1999, at 14:26:20

> ... and it's best to think of therapy not as a "cure" or even means of "changing" myself, but as a way to get to know myself more deeply, in relation to another person, and to become more fully comfortable being myself. Good luck!

Dear Victoria,

Thank you for sharing your experience with the rest of us.

Let me once again repeat the last part of your post with small changes if you don't mind:

> ... and it's best to think of therapy not as a "cure" or even means of "CHANGING" MYSELF (!!!), but as a way to get to know myself more deeply, in relation to another person, and to BECOME MORE FULLY COMFORTABLE BEING MYSELF.

I think - GOOD FOR YOU! You for sure are at least one step ahead of me: I think that my self-hate is so deeply rooted that I sometimes wish I were a completely different person, I wish I were born someone else! Which of course is not possible, but then I wish to CHANGE MYSELF to become someone else, but then I realize this is not attainable to a GREAT EXTENT either, so as a result I slip into a large sea of despair where I think I'm going to drown soon, I am beginnig to feel as if I was choking... I don't know whether this is just another symptom of my depression state that I am currently going through or something else, I just don't know... But as far as I can remember, I have never felt comfortable with myself - considering that this is just another symptom of depression - I must have been in depression all my life.

OK, I know I'd better discuss this with my therapist (when I find one), but I'm pretty sure that I would be left speechless, unable to formulate clearly my thoughts... so thank you for listening.

Daniel

 

Re: Choosing a therapist

Posted by Victoria on April 8, 1999, at 14:08:06

In reply to Re: Choosing a therapist, posted by Daniel on April 7, 1999, at 8:11:09

Daniel, You seem wonderfully articulate to me! And remembr, it's more the therapist's job to understand you than it is yours to explain yourself; speechlessness is perfectly OK, if it best expresses your mental state at a particular moment. I certainly have felt, and sometimes still do feel, self-hate and a wish to be some other person. I too have felt uncomfortable in my skin for much of my life. Biological depression plays a big role in both things for me. I hope you do find a doc and can explore both the physical and emotional parts of what you're going through. Just take it step-by-step; get a few recommendations from friends, your regular MD, whoever and set up an initial appointments to check them out; take some time after the appointments to think about how you felt about each of them as people and how well their approach matches what you feel about your problems. It was very good for me to take this active approach, rather than feeling that I had to just sign up for the dreaded 8 or 10 years regardless of progress. Good luck!

> > ... and it's best to think of therapy not as a "cure" or even means of "changing" myself, but as a way to get to know myself more deeply, in relation to another person, and to become more fully comfortable being myself. Good luck!
>
> Dear Victoria,
>
> Thank you for sharing your experience with the rest of us.
>
> Let me once again repeat the last part of your post with small changes if you don't mind:
>
> > ... and it's best to think of therapy not as a "cure" or even means of "CHANGING" MYSELF (!!!), but as a way to get to know myself more deeply, in relation to another person, and to BECOME MORE FULLY COMFORTABLE BEING MYSELF.
>
> I think - GOOD FOR YOU! You for sure are at least one step ahead of me: I think that my self-hate is so deeply rooted that I sometimes wish I were a completely different person, I wish I were born someone else! Which of course is not possible, but then I wish to CHANGE MYSELF to become someone else, but then I realize this is not attainable to a GREAT EXTENT either, so as a result I slip into a large sea of despair where I think I'm going to drown soon, I am beginnig to feel as if I was choking... I don't know whether this is just another symptom of my depression state that I am currently going through or something else, I just don't know... But as far as I can remember, I have never felt comfortable with myself - considering that this is just another symptom of depression - I must have been in depression all my life.
>
> OK, I know I'd better discuss this with my therapist (when I find one), but I'm pretty sure that I would be left speechless, unable to formulate clearly my thoughts... so thank you for listening.
>
> Daniel

 

Re: What is "normal?"

Posted by Katherine on April 16, 1999, at 22:04:37

In reply to Re: What is "normal?", posted by alan on January 14, 1999, at 18:29:13

Bethany,

I think you should ask yourself some important questions before deciding anything. Like: Has the quality of your life been irreversably effected? Do you feel like you cannot go on like this, do you often think of suicide or hurting yourself?

Going to a professional is not a bad idea, they could help you sort out your feelings. But, if you can help yourself without going on medication, like trying cognitive behavioural therapy and psychotherapy (analyzing the source of your anxieties, etc.) its a better route. Medication is usually prescribed for those who cannot be treated with just therapy. However, please be careful there are alot of pill pushers out there who prescribe meds like aspirin. Starting medication can be a long road, side effects, trying to find the right one, for some it takes over seven tries to find the right one. It is definately not fun. The best advice I can offer you is that you should just be cautious and well informed before deciding to do anything. Good Luck.


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