[TCFlecke]

Hey People,
For the last few months i've felt a spike in my anxiety. A couple years ago I was able to overcome it in about six months without meds. One of the main problems I have is a tightness in my throat. However, in the last couple days my anxiety has felt managable. I guess you could even say it's close to nothing. Trust me, i'm not complaining but i'm confused. There are days when I don't want to eat or even get out of bed because of how cruddy I feel. But in the last couple days i've felt completely normal. I can go through my day with mild anxiety. I haven't talked to my Psychiatrist for about a week and then I told him that I haven't been getting better and he suggested medication. I don't know what to do. Right at this moment I feel like medication is such a silly idea because I feel like I don't need it. I would also feel guilty about taking it. But at the same time, I don't want to live like I was a week ago feeling miserable and scared. Can anyone give me advice? Do you think my anxiety will come back?

[Ruftin]

Welcome to Psych Central TCFlecke!!! With GAD, there is a chance your anxiety will return. If you feel it returning again it's definitely something you will want to discuss with you p-doc. Here is a forum you might want to check out : Anxiety, Panic and Phobias - Forums at Psych Central

[made08]

Hello,
I was just reading your post and I know how it feels when anxiety comes back and I'm dealing with it also, and feel scared. I hope it would pass

[mountain human]

Originally Posted by TCFlecke

Hey People,
For the last few months i've felt a spike in my anxiety. A couple years ago I was able to overcome it in about six months without meds. One of the main problems I have is a tightness in my throat. However, in the last couple days my anxiety has felt managable. I guess you could even say it's close to nothing. Trust me, i'm not complaining but i'm confused. There are days when I don't want to eat or even get out of bed because of how cruddy I feel. But in the last couple days i've felt completely normal. I can go through my day with mild anxiety. I haven't talked to my Psychiatrist for about a week and then I told him that I haven't been getting better and he suggested medication. I don't know what to do. Right at this moment I feel like medication is such a silly idea because I feel like I don't need it. I would also feel guilty about taking it. But at the same time, I don't want to live like I was a week ago feeling miserable and scared. Can anyone give me advice? Do you think my anxiety will come back?

I don't take meds either and I believe that that's exactly what anxiety does--it comes and goes. Hopefully the highs and lows even out over time.