This is me, and what has lead me to this forum..
I have felt different since childhood. Overly sensitive to life. Hyper aware in any social situation. Awkward or inadequate feeling. When it came to social anything, my anxieties were to the point of physical illness. They have become worse as of late. I have daily anxiety over anything, I can become obsessive of my interests, my relationships are chaotic, my depression hangs around because I still have yet to pinpoint what is going on with me.
I have never been formally diagnosed but have seen a few psychologists who have mentioned symptoms of major depressive episodes, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, attachment disorder, and ocd. I can relate to these in different ways, but still do not feel like treating these symptoms with medications has had any benefit to my life. If anything it has been the exact opposite.
To the point where I have had an allergic reaction to medications.
I began researching Aspergers a little more this morning and find myself in tears.
A large number of relatable traits throughout my life.
An appointment with my gp again tomorrow, but where to go from here?
What questions to ask?
Which specialists to bring up?
What medication will tame the intense anxieties of the basic everyday?
Any advice here is welcome, and humbly appreciated.
I have felt different since childhood. Overly sensitive to life. Hyper aware in any social situation. Awkward or inadequate feeling. When it came to social anything, my anxieties were to the point of physical illness. They have become worse as of late. I have daily anxiety over anything, I can become obsessive of my interests, my relationships are chaotic, my depression hangs around because I still have yet to pinpoint what is going on with me.
I have never been formally diagnosed but have seen a few psychologists who have mentioned symptoms of major depressive episodes, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, attachment disorder, and ocd. I can relate to these in different ways, but still do not feel like treating these symptoms with medications has had any benefit to my life. If anything it has been the exact opposite.
To the point where I have had an allergic reaction to medications.
I began researching Aspergers a little more this morning and find myself in tears.
A large number of relatable traits throughout my life.
An appointment with my gp again tomorrow, but where to go from here?
What questions to ask?
Which specialists to bring up?
What medication will tame the intense anxieties of the basic everyday?
Any advice here is welcome, and humbly appreciated.