Anyone having counselling for anxiety? - Anxiety Message Board

lindsalou · 09-12-2005, 03:09 PM

My health visitor called today to check on me and my 9month old daughter (i havent attended baby clinic for months). Anyway she did this 'edinburgh score' for postnatal depression and though i dont feel depressed (just {REMOVED} constantly anxious) i scored really high so now she's gonna chat with my gp to see about prescribing some meds (which i have a phobia about taking) and shes gonna refer me for counselling. She said they'd do excersies with me ie; encourage me to leave the house. Has anybody had a positive result or any ideas what to expect with counselling? Im scared they will have me reliving things from me past (which id rather leave there) in order to address my anxiety.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

SRMom · 09-12-2005, 03:22 PM

I've been told the only way to get better from anxiety is to confront the past issues that have led us to this place. I personally don't want to go there either, but figure I'll have to someday. I'd take advantage of the help they are offering you since you are getting it. I'd have to pay a lot of money if I wanted something like that. Try to count your blessings...it'll be better for your child too!

Good luck,
SRMom

lindsalou · 09-12-2005, 03:33 PM

thanks, i hope i didnt come across as sounding ungrateful, but its that fear of facing past issues that sends me into panic mode even more, i once had hypnotherapy and it set me back no end, so i guess im scared of going down that road again. I know that counsellors/therapist ARE there to help, but its that fear of the unknown i suppose. Just plain old anxiety, when help is offered i always think theres a catch, crazy i know but im just plain old scared and anxious.
Thanks again for your quick reply.

hry33 · 09-12-2005, 03:55 PM

there are many different types of counselling and searching for hidden "causes' in your past is 1 of them but generally isnt helpful

the CBT type of counselling teaches you to let go of unneeded fears and anxiety and is much more helpful
we should be concerned with the present and the future, OMO

are you having panic attacks or afraid of a panic attack if you leave the house?

GatsbyLuvr1920 · 09-12-2005, 06:39 PM

I'm in therapy weekly, and I begin my real CBT lessons in two weeks. I also get EMDR done about once every three-four months.
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