Irrational Fears

[EllieNielsen]

Heyy.

okay well I haven't been diagnosed, my doctor has me on anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication but he never explicitly said I have those. But I don't think they work.

Sometimes in the morning I'm so afraid to leave my bed. I cry for no reason and my partner tries to force me out of bed. I try to explain but he doesn't understand. I've missed a lot of school and I'm in my final year of uni so I've completely ruined my GPA. No grad school for me.

When I do go out sometimes I'm fine. Other times I can't breathe. I hyperventilate. I hide in the bathrooms at school. I hate it. I don't want to be outside, I don't want to be around people. I have no idea why.It's not that I'm afraid someone will hurt me or talk to me or anything. I'm just so afraid to go out.

Sometimes I sit in my car and cry and panic. I've stood up many potential friends this way. I feel so stupid and pathetic. I'm so frustrated but I just want to disappear and not feel this way. Nothing helps :S Well hiding in the bathroom till I calm down does. Anyone know what I can do so I don't completely freak out in public?? Thank you

[Thirteen]

Well, to be honest, your doctor should refer you to a therapist, or a psych. Throwing pills at things doesn't always work, and therapy is a crucial part of getting better with most mental health issues.

So, I guess what I'm saying is, I suggest you see a mental health professional. I mean, you would not only get a diagnosis, but you'd probably have better luck getting the proper help.

[EllieNielsen]

Thank you :] I've tried councelling before but I found the social worker I was with didn't help all that much, but I didn't really give it a chance. I don't have coverage so I'm trying to find out what ohip covers. I think I'd like to talk to a doctor about it and see what they think since my md just loves prescriptions. Thank you :]

[Thirteen]

Originally Posted by EllieNielsen

I don't have coverage so I'm trying to find out what ohip covers.

I'm not covered by anything but OHIP myself, and there are some mental health centres that take in patients free of cost. In fact, I've been to one so far (though, I dealt with crappy doctors), and I've been referred over to a Mood Disorder Clinic that has a good reputation, and is covered by OHIP.

If you don't have coverage, that's even better reason for your doctor to refer you to a mental health professional, to see if therapy will work BEFORE forcing pills down your throat.

Want to talk more about OHIP-covered mental health places? Feel free to PM me.