[ur_ladybird]

Has anyone any experience with community care? (I'm in the uk)

My social anxiety has such an impact on my life that I feel I need help with everyday things. Having tried singular volunteer services to for example fill in benefit forms or debt relieve I feel I am not coping at all. Leaving the house is extremely difficult and during panic attacks I tend to pass out (faint). Simple things like making a doctors appointment causes me so much stress, and it is setting off my fibromyalgia badly.

All together I am not coping. I guess one of the worst issues for me is, that I do have creditors and can't communicate with them which leaves me feeling so guilty that i have considered suicide as an option.

I have a doctors appointment and psychologist appointment coming up next week, but just really am looking for options to how I can get help. Any experience, advise ... Anything would be very welcome. Thank you.

[pegasus]

Hi ((( ur_ladybird ))) Please share with your doctor and psychologist in how difficult it is to live with your anxiety at the moment. The psychologist will help with supporting you with ways to cope with the anxiety but if you need extra support they may allocate you a support worker or CPN to support you with going out.

[lancetrot]

You should speak to your Doctor about the panic attacks. They will be able to to serve you. They may percribe medication. Emotional Freedom Technique, an alternative treatment therapy is for anxiety and depression which will help you a lot. It is very well at abolishing all forms of negative emotions and addressing all sorts of issues quickly.

[ur_ladybird]

Originally Posted by lancetrot

You should speak to your Doctor about the panic attacks. They will be able to to serve you. They may percribe medication. Emotional Freedom Technique, an alternative treatment therapy is for anxiety and depression which will help you a lot. It is very well at abolishing all forms of negative emotions and addressing all sorts of issues quickly.

I am on mirtazepan at the moment because of suicidal thoughts. Biggest problem with those is , they are an appetite stimulant and I have put on weight the first time in my life... Which I wouldnt mind as I have always been slimm, but not being able to fit into my clothes is a problem (going out to buy new never mind financial implications).
I am on a high dose of pain medication which affects my serotonin level, so finding meds which I am allowed is a nightmare. But I will most certainly talk to both about my situation.

Thank you for the advise

[lancetrot]

Actually high level of serotonin is associated with a few symptoms. However, taking a drug that raises too much serotonin levels can cause a severe condition a term called serotonin syndrome. If you are suspicious of serotonin syndrome, you should go for urgent medical help.
Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include:
Mental confusion
restlessness
Excessive sweating
High fever
Muscle rigidness
Unsteady blood pressure

[ur_ladybird]

Originally Posted by lancetrot

Actually high level of serotonin is associated with a few symptoms. However, taking a drug that raises too much serotonin levels can cause a severe condition a term called serotonin syndrome. If you are suspicious of serotonin syndrome, you should go for urgent medical help.
Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include:
Mental confusion
restlessness
Excessive sweating
High fever
Muscle rigidness
Unsteady blood pressure

Yep, that is why I have problems with finding a suitable antidepressant. I'm aware of serotonin syndrome and my doctor is very responsible in keeping an eye on it. I wish I could cut my pain meds down but unfortunately or fortunately they are the only once so far which have made my life a little liveable. I had tried a lot of other things and medication before I agreed to taking these. Sooo... SRI's are out of the question for me. Unfortunately as well, having just read through the symptom list again half of these symptoms are part of my illness which doesnt make it easier.

[lancetrot]

Then It's better to think on trying out an alternative therapy along with your present medication. Hypnotherapy and homeopathy are known for providing solution to your kind of issues. If you decide to go after alternative treatments for your SAD. It is strongly urged that you act solely under the counselling of both a licensed psychic professional and an expert in the chosen remedy. Good Luck.