[SadFreak]

Im having a very difficult time dealing with Panic and general anxiety lately.I have GAD and some Panic disorder, little OCD. Depression caused by the GAD.

I am having such a hard time for the last 4 months dealing with anxiety. All my life actually, but recently the Panic attacks have returned and now its the ANTICIPATORY anxiety about having a panic attack that is paralyzing me in every aspect of my life.

I just started a great job making at least 800 a week with a <sattelite company> as an installer. but I need a truck, but that scares me because if I get a truck I HAVE to keep working, making me have a "trapped" feeling with causes an almost near panic attack every time I think about it.

Im 26 and people think im lazy or just a loser cause Im still at home and have nothing going for me. but its because of the anxiety i go through every day of my life. Been on several medications and they just make me tired and I cant handle the sexual side effects and when I am tired, my anxiety goes through the roof as well. its a horrible cycle/life

I don't know really what the point of all this is but maybe for some encouragement and to know there is help out there

welcome to the forums....i'm sure alot of folks will have some ideas for you.....i have anxiety too but i am on a med that seems to do the trick for that and my ocd....prozac.........are you regularly seeing a therapist? this might be a good idea....its a shame at your age to see you so bogged down with these problems.......i hope you can break free alittle...get the truck.....its a step in the right direction

[Rose3]

that's great that you have a job that you view to be great

There are various ways to think about the job - one way is to view the job as your have - being trapped. Other ways to view the job are the various opportunities that it presents for you. There will be income, new acquaintances, as it becomes more like a stepping stone in your life.

Having a truck can be another positive. But you've included the truck in the trapped view. It doesn't have to be part of the trapped perspective because - you could sell it. Or you might find a different job in future.

[Soidhonia]

(((SF)). Hello and welcome to Psych Central. I am sorry that you are suffering at this time due to Anxiety. A therapist can help you get through the times when you want to give up and go back to your safe place when the anxiety kicks n. The number one key is to get professional help and then when things and issues come up where you need help, someone is there to guide you to make the right decisions for your life. Medication is helpful as well for anxiety and can help until you can find another way of coping. Take care (((SF))). I hope the best foryou on your job and getting therapy. Soidhonia.

[meinct]

I wish I had an answer for you, but I dont. I'm simply here to say I am exactly where you are so you are not alone. My massive panic attacks and anxiety disorder have basically ruined my life at this point. I'm older than you - 40 years old, a single mother trying to raise 2 kids on 1 income. My job is my entire life and I have not gone to work in a month. My mental health has gotten so bad its affected my physical health and i've been sick with one thing after another. I was released from the hospital on wednesday after being in with pneumonia and have gone to the ER every day since with bad asthma attacks. I'm terrified. Each day grows worse. My mental health benefits have run out, i have no money to pay a therapist, we have no free clinics where I live and the waiting list for the reduced fee clinic is over a year wait. Its hard and scary - best I can tell you is take it 1 minute at a time and stay focused on the current. dont look too far ahead or get overwhelmed with upcoming goals. baby steps till you get through this difficult time.