[michele#3]

This my first time writing a post on this particular thread of Psych Central. I usually post on the PTSD thread or some the social threads.
The reason I'm posting on this one is because my anxiety has gotten noticeably worse since I recieved a jury summons last Saturday. Fortunately I've gotten off it. My psychiatrist wrote a letter to the courts saying that it wouldn't be a a good idea for me to show up for it.
Anyway, ever since I got the summons I've been anxious.
I guess I've always been nervous and fearful. I know I can't hold a job because of it. Now I'm afraid of going anywhere just about. Oh, I will take my dog on walks with no problem and I can go to the store, but going out to appointments bothers me and anything new I find intimidating.

[ECHOES]

Hi michelle#3.
Fears that limit us are so frustrating.
Do you see a therapist? It would be so interesting to explore with a therapist your feelings about the jury summons. A therapist will listen to you with interest and acceptance and without judgement.

[michele#3]

Yes, I see a therapist and you better believe I'm going to talk to her about this extreme anxiety.

[Fox]

I'm glad to hear you'll be talking to your T. Gosh I hate it when fears get their nasty grip on us and we're completely debilitated by it. I hope you get to the bottom of things and can share your new insight. I hate new things and meeting new people on my own scares me sooooo badly too.

[michele#3]

I'm still feeling really anxious. I've talked to two different therapists about this. I'm working on doing breathing exercises and walking when I can (today hasn't too good for this. Too windy and rainy.). Also I've been drinking herbal tea. Still, I have thoughts I haven't had in years and I feel scared and irritable.
Maybe I'll get some kind of med for this from my p.

Hope you get what you need to deal with this issue. Good luck.